DavidUK21 Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Anyone know a good general phrase to ask for something politely in thai? Say, in a shop for example. does 'pom yaak dai <xxxx> khrab' do ok? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 I always thought .. " ao <xxxx> khrap " would be sufficient.... but possible not so polite.. ... but I am most definately not an expert, so I think it is best to wait and see what the people who know what they are talking about, answer ... . totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamdomChances Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 While not an expert i'll give my 2 penneth worth pom yaak dai XXXXX krap----- I want to have i.e "pom yakk dai ferrari"----- I want to have a ferrari Ao xxxx krap---- want ie "ao beer"--- "want beer" If you want to be polite try (pom)Kor xxxx noi krap--- can I have xxxx i.e kor bia song kuad noi krap--- can I have 2 bottles of beer please. The "noi" (little)just makes it more polite and does'nt directly translate back into english. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowleopard Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 While not an expert i'll give my 2 penneth worthpom yaak dai XXXXX krap----- I want to have i.e "pom yakk dai ferrari"----- I want to have a ferrari Ao xxxx krap---- want ie "ao beer"--- "want beer" If you want to be polite try (pom)Kor xxxx noi krap--- can I have xxxx i.e kor bia song kuad noi krap--- can I have 2 bottles of beer please. The "noi" (little)just makes it more polite and does'nt directly translate back into english. "pom yakk dai ferrari"----- I want to have a ferrari "pom yaak dai ferrari sorng kun"! Cheers. Snowleopard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gburns57au Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Phom Yaak Aow ###### Dai mai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamdomChances Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Phom Yaak Aow ###### Dai mai <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'd just be carful using Yak and Aow in the same sentance, if you get it wrong there is a lot of room for..hmm.. confusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarn Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 And the polite form, "Phom Khau.....noi, krap" ... ? (with 'noi' making the request extra polite... just a little= please) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamdomChances Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 And the polite form, "Phom Khau.....noi, krap" ... ?(with 'noi' making the request extra polite... just a little= please) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You mean like this If you want to be polite try(pom)Kor xxxx noi krap--- can I have xxxx i.e kor bia song kuad noi krap--- can I have 2 bottles of beer please. The "noi" (little)just makes it more polite and does'nt directly translate back into english. You should really read these threads from the begining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gburns57au Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Phom Yaak Sue Ahn Ni if you want to buy something.... the combinations are endless and all are quite correct especially if mixed with gestures and body language...... I wouldnt use khaw/khau.....this means to beg more than want as in ...Khon Khaw Tahn.....the term for a beggar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarn Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Phom Yaak Sue Ahn Ni if you want to buy something....the combinations are endless and all are quite correct especially if mixed with gestures and body language...... I wouldnt use khaw/khau.....this means to beg more than want as in ...Khon Khaw Tahn.....the term for a beggar <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I wouldnt use khaw/khau.....this means to beg more than want I disagree completely. It is the main polite form of request. Phom khau duu noi... May I look at it please? Khau naam plaaw nung kuat I'd like a bottle of water It's not begging at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamdomChances Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 I agree with ajarn , I just spell it "kor" though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Phom Yaak Sue Ahn Ni if you want to buy something....the combinations are endless and all are quite correct especially if mixed with gestures and body language...... I wouldnt use khaw/khau.....this means to beg more than want as in ...Khon Khaw Tahn.....the term for a beggar <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I wouldnt use khaw/khau.....this means to beg more than wantI disagree completely. It is the main polite form of request.Phom khau duu noi... May I look at it please? Khau naam plaaw nung kuat I'd like a bottle of water It's not begging at all... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Kor doo menu noi khrap ... totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarn Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 (edited) Thanks, totser for 'kor'...I was struggling with the spelling a bit, and your form is clearer and more commonly used in the media, I think. And RamdomChances, too, I just noticed your earlier response. Cheers Edited October 28, 2004 by Ajarn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gburns57au Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Khaw Tarn....to beg.... literal translation....ask alms... to ask a question.....Tahm to want....yaak....or desire...Dtawng garn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarn Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Khaw Tarn....to beg....literal translation....ask alms... Kor Tang (satang)...Literally, 'request money' It doesn't always work to translate one word from a phrase and assume the same meaning when used in other phrases... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gburns57au Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Khaw Tarn....to beg....literal translation....ask alms... Kor Tang (satang)...Literally, 'request money' Still begging.....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarn Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Hua Keng, na'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gburns57au Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Khaw Tarn....to beg....literal translation....ask alms... Kor Tang (satang)...Literally, 'request money' It doesn't always work to translate one word from a phrase and assume the same meaning when used in other phrases... I was actually reading it from the dictionary definition ......to beg,to beseech, to entreat, implore, pray....used in instances where the word beg could be used but not just in the money begging sense, that was just the example I used. Using Khaw intensifies the emotion of the request. Other examples would be to beg forgiveness To beg to be excused I beg to submit to beg for a womens hand I beg you will have good health. However when I say to a girl "Mai Tahm.....Mai bawk" I am saying "Not ask ....not tell." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarn Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 I wouldnt use khaw/khau.....this means to beg more than wantas in ...Khon Khaw Tahn.....the term for a beggar Still, a basic and common polite request form, and you are NOT begging in the sense that you are a beggar begging for money if , for example, you say, "Kor duu menu noi, khrap" You are simply being polite. Try it sometime. I promise no Thai will think you're kissing ass because you are requesting a menu... ขอ [V] ; ask for; beg for; request for; ask; beseech; implore; plead Syn. ขอร้อง, วอน , อ้อนวอน , วิงวอน Def. พูดให้เขาให้สิ่งที่ต้องการ Sample: เด็กที่น่าสงสารมาขอเงินไปซื้อยาให้แม่ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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