Chapter 5

common expressions

sà-wàd-dee

good morning/afternoon/evening

yin dee thêe dâi rúu jàk

pleased to meet you

raa-dtree-sà-wàd

good night

laa gàwn

goodbye/farewell

khun sà-baai dee măi?

how are you?

phŏm sà-baai dee

I am fine / I am well

khàwp khun

thank you

khăw thôod

excuse me/sorry

phŏm sĭia jai

I am sorry

raw sák-khrûu

just a moment

khun phûud àrài?

what did you say?

waeh-laa thâo-rai / gèe moong láaeo

what time is it?

maa rew rew

come quickly

bpai cháa cháa

go slowly

mâi bpen rai

never mind/that’s all right

yin dee

you’re welcome

khăo bpen wàd

he has a cold

phŏm bpùuad hŭua

I have a headache

phŏm yûng mâak

I am very busy

maa săai

to come late

chern khâang nai

please come in

phŏm leuum láaeo

I’ve forgotten

raa-khaa thâo-rai?

how much is it?

phŏm mâi hĕn dûuai

I don’t agree

phóp gan phrûng-née

see you tomorrow

dĭaao phóp gan

see you later

phóp gan mài

see you again

mâi mee bpan hăa

no problem