Thai Language Challenge - Survival Thai

Question 1

What is the Thai word for ‘hello’?

Answer 1

sawàtdìi kâ / kráp

Used as a greeting in Thai.

Question 2

What is the polite form of ‘you’ in Thai?

Answer 2

kun

Commonly used to address someone respectfully.

Question 3

What is the Thai word for ‘I’ when spoken by a female?

Answer 3

chán

Used by females to refer to themselves.

Question 4

What is the Thai word for ‘I’ when spoken by a male?

Answer 4

pǒm

Used by males to refer to themselves.

Question 5

Translate ‘listen’ into Thai.

Answer 5

fang

Essential verb in communication.

Question 6

What does ‘pûut’ mean in Thai?

Answer 6

say

Important action verb in conversations.

Question 7

What is the Thai word for ‘read’?

Answer 7

àan

Associated with literacy and learning.

Question 8

What is the Thai word for ‘write’?

Answer 8

kı̌an

Related to the act of writing.

Question 9

What is the Thai term for ‘ask’?

Answer 9

tǎam

Used when seeking information.

Question 10

What is the Thai word for ‘answer’?

Answer 10

dtɔ̀ɔp

Related to responding to questions.

Question 11

What does ‘DIPHTONG’ refer to in Thai pronunciation?

Answer 11

Combination of two vowel sounds within the same syllable

Important for accurate pronunciation.

Question 12

What is the Thai term for ‘everybody’?

Answer 12

túkkon

Used to refer to a group of people.

Question 13

What does ‘maa’ mean in Thai?

Answer 13

to come

Frequently used verb.

Question 14

Translate ‘new’ into Thai.

Answer 14

mài

Commonly used adjective.

Question 15

What is the Thai word for ‘news’?

Answer 15

kàao

Related to current information.

Question 16

What does ‘kâao’ mean in Thai?

Answer 16

rice

Staple food in Thai cuisine.

Question 17

What is the Thai word for ‘beautiful’?

Answer 17

sǔai

Commonly used to describe aesthetics.

Question 18

What is the Thai term for ‘How much?’

Answer 18

tâorài?

Essential for asking prices.

Question 19

What is the Thai number for ‘0’?

Answer 19

ศูนย์ (sǔun)

Represents zero in counting.

Question 20

What is the Thai number for ‘1’?

Answer 20

หนึ่ง (nʉ̀ng)

Represents one in counting.

Question 21

What is the Thai word for ‘country’?

Answer 21

bpratêet

Used when discussing nations.

Question 22

What does ‘kun maajàak bratêet arai ká?’ mean?

Answer 22

Where do you come from?

Common question in introductions.

Question 23

What is the Thai word for ‘province’?

Answer 23

jangwàt

Refers to administrative regions.

Question 24

What does ‘arai?’ mean?

Answer 24

What?

Thai phrase for asking about something.

Question 25

What does 'tîinǎi?' mean?

Answer 25

Where? ## Footnote Thai phrase for asking about a location.

Question 26

How do you ask 'And what about you?' in Thai?

Answer 26

Kun…. lâ? ## Footnote Used in conversations to inquire about the other person.

Question 27

What is the Thai phrase for 'Nice to meet you'?

Answer 27

yindii tîi dâai rúu jàk ## Footnote A polite greeting when meeting someone.

Question 28

How do you say 'I’m fine' in Thai?

Answer 28

sabaaidii ## Footnote A common response to 'How are you?'.

Question 29

What is the Thai phrase for 'thank you'?

Answer 29

kɔ̀ɔpkun ## Footnote A polite way to express gratitude.

Question 30

How do you say 'sorry, excuse me' in Thai?

Answer 30

kɔ̌ɔtôot ## Footnote Used to apologize or get someone's attention.

Question 31

What does 'mâi sabaai' mean?

Answer 31

I’m not well ## Footnote A response indicating discomfort or illness.

Question 32

What does 'lɛ́ɛo jəə-gan mài' mean?

Answer 32

See you later ## Footnote A farewell phrase.

Question 33

What is the Thai word for 'tomorrow'?

Answer 33

prûngníi ## Footnote Refers to the day after today.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: 'How are you?' in Thai is _______.

Answer 34

sabaaidii mái? ## Footnote Commonly used to inquire about someone's well-being.

Question 35

What does 'tɛ̌ɛonǎi?' mean?

Answer 35

Where about? ## Footnote Used to ask for a more specific location.

Question 36

What is the Thai phrase for 'to come'?

Answer 36

maa ## Footnote Used to indicate movement towards the speaker.

Question 37

What does 'glàp bâan' mean?

Answer 37

Back home ## Footnote Indicates returning to one's residence.

Question 38

What does 'tîi…' mean?

Answer 38

At… (a place) ## Footnote Used to specify location.

Question 39

What is the Thai phrase for 'Is that correct, right?'?

Answer 39

...châimái? ## Footnote Used to confirm information.

Question 40

How do you say 'I like' in Thai?

Answer 40

chɔ̂ɔp ## Footnote Used to express preference.

Question 41

What does 'dtrong…' mean?

Answer 41

Right at the… ## Footnote Specifies an exact location.

Question 42

Fill in the blank: The phrase for 'to study' in Thai is _______.

Answer 42

rian ## Footnote Commonly used in educational contexts.

Question 43

What does 'tamarai?' mean?

Answer 43

What are you doing? ## Footnote A question to inquire about someone's current activity.

Question 44

What is the Thai term for 'traffic light'?

Answer 44

faidɛɛng ## Footnote Refers to the signaling device at intersections.

Question 45

What does 'yùt' mean?

Answer 45

Stop ## Footnote A command or instruction for halting movement.

Question 46

What is the Thai phrase for 'to park'?

Answer 46

jɔ̀ɔt ## Footnote Refers to the action of leaving a vehicle in a designated area.

Question 47

What does 'tam (gaanbâan)' mean?

Answer 47

to do (homework) ## Footnote This term is used in the context of completing school assignments.

Question 48

Translate 'lên…'

Answer 48

to play… ## Footnote This term is commonly used when referring to playing games or engaging in recreational activities.

Question 49

What is the meaning of 'duu (nǎng)'?

Answer 49

to watch (a movie) ## Footnote This term is specifically used when talking about watching films.

Question 50

What does 'ginkâao' refer to?

Answer 50

to eat (rice) ## Footnote This term is often used in the context of meals, especially in Thai cuisine.

Question 51

What is the task for Homework in Lesson 10?

Answer 51

Complete the assessment that encompasses everything learned in Lessons 1 to 10 ## Footnote The assessment is located at the end of the Lesson 10 Module and is titled 'Quiz - Lessons 1 to 10'.

Question 52

Fill in the blank: 'tam (gaanbâan)' means _______.

Answer 52

to do (homework)

Question 53

Fill in the blank: 'lên…' means _______.

Answer 53

to play…

Question 54

Fill in the blank: 'duu (nǎng)' means _______.

Answer 54

to watch (a movie)

Question 55

Fill in the blank: 'ginkâao' means _______.

Answer 55

to eat (rice)

Question 56

True or False: 'ginkâao' is used to refer to eating rice.

Answer 56

True

Question 57

True or False: The assessment in Lesson 10 is optional.

Answer 57

False