Shopping and moneyWithdraw (money) in Thai
“Withdraw (money)” in Thai is กดเงินgòt-ngoen; you'll also hear ถอนเงินtǎwn-ngoen (standard).
กดเงิน gòt-ngoen
to take out cash (at an ATM) verb
- gòt low
- ngoen mid
- Low: flat and lower than your normal voice, dropping a little at the end.
Parts: กดgòt to press เงินngoen money
ถอนเงิน tǎwn-ngoen
to withdraw money verb standard
- tǎwn rising
- ngoen mid
- Rising: start low, dip, then rise to the top, like a doubtful “Really?”
How to use it
At a cash machine Thais กดเงินgòt-ngoen, "press money"; at the bank counter you ถอนเงินtǎwn-ngoen, withdraw it. Paying money in is ฝากเงินfàak ngoen, the verb for leaving something with someone. Many 7-Eleven shops have an ATM outside.
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:
- kot ngoen
- got ngern
- thon ngoen
- ton ngern
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