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Why in Thai

“Why” in Thai is ทำไมtam-mai.

ทำไม tam-mai

why question word

  • tam mid
  • mai mid
  • Mid: level, in your normal speaking voice.

Unlike the other question words, it usually comes first. At the end it sounds like 'what for?'.

Taught in Unit 6 · Lesson 1: Question words of the free course.

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Other spellings you'll see

There's no single official way to write Thai in English letters. We mark the tone of every syllable; online you'll also find:

  • tham mai
  • thammai

More small words in Thai

All small words
  • ผม pǒm I

    I, me (male speaker)

  • คุณ kun You
  • เขา kǎo He, she
  • เรา rao We

    we, us

  • พวกเขา pûak-kǎo They

    they, them

  • ทุกคน túk kon Everyone

    everyone, everybody

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Unit 6 · Questions, questions · Question words. Short lessons with audio for every word, speaking practice and spaced review. No sign-up needed.

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Written by the Learn Thai For Free team
Audio: AI voices, quality-checked for tones