What does Khob khun Ka mean?

Thank you
3. Khaawp khun (khap/ka) – “Thank you” If you ever want to show your appreciation to a local, this Thai phrase is the one you need to know. To say “thank you” in Thai politely, you tell them khaawp khun (“kohp koon”).

What language is Khob khun Kha?

The Basics of Speaking Thai

Why do Thai say ka?

“In Thai ‘krub’ and ‘ka’ are polite particles added to the end of a sentence. “The two politeness particles inserted after English sentences are caused by the L1 interference. Thai people are too worried about not sounding polite when they speak or write in English,” Tirote said.

How do you respond to Khob Khun Ka?

So let’s say you (male) hold the door open for someone (female) and as they walk past they say ‘khob khun ka’. In reply, you can simply say ‘krab’. It is a quick and polite answer for smaller gestures like this, but it is not super common.

What does Kapunka mean?

thank you
In Thailand, to say thank you, you say ‘kapunka’ if you are a female, and ‘kapunkap’ if you are a male. Thailand means Free Land.

What does Kop Khun Krap mean?

thank you/you are welcome.

What is KHAP in Thai?

1 – Sawasdee kha/khap: Hello in Thai Sawasdee or hello in Thai is the most common and useful Thai greeting to learn. You’ll hear a lot of Sawasdee kha/khap in Thailand. Sawasdee can also be used to say good morning, good afternoon, good evening, good day, and even good bye.

What does Na Krab mean in Thai?

“Krab” or “Ka” (you saw above) is used for a simple reply “Yes”. “Chai”(ใช่) is used to mean “Yes, you are right”.

What does KRUB mean?

Krub/ka is added in the end of sentence for politeness in this case P’krub can mean like “Miss / Mister” or “Sir/ Ma’am”

How do you pronounce Thank you in Thai?

Thai use Thank you in English too. Some of Thai young people use Thank you, but the pronunciation is different a little. ten kiw แต้งกิ้ว（tɛŋ kîw）. This is normal expression in English but it is regarded as one of slang in Thai.

How do you say thank you very much in Thai?

However, there are more interesting ways of saying “thank you” in Thai. If you want to say “thank you very much,” just add one word and you are good to go. In Thai, “thank you very much” is khàawp-khun mâak. The meaning of mâak is equivalent to “very” in English.

How do you Say Hello in Thailand language?

How to say hello in Thailand. While your hands are together in a Thai wai, say “ Sah-wah-dee ” (as spelled) and then either “ khrap ” (sounds like kap because they rarely pronounce the “r”) if you are male or “ kha ” if you are female. “Khrap” is spoken fast and sharp with an up tone, while “kha” can be drawn out and drops in tone.

How do you say bye in Thailand?

Saying ‘Goodbye’ in Thai. A standard ‘bye’ is the same as ‘hello’ in Thai, so simply Sawasdee Krab/Ka. If you’re not expecting to see someone again then a more serious goodbye is Laagorn Krab/Ka. If you want to say something a bit more, like ‘thank you for today’, then you can say Khobkhun Samrab Wan-nee Krab/Ka.