As you know, รัก /rák/ means 'love' and ที่ 'thîi', in this case, is more like 'one'. So together it gives the meaning of 'love or loved one'. This word can be used to call both male and female lovers. Please note that this word is written with ร.
Mai (ไม่) literally means no, however, and this applies to everything in Thai, it can change with context. For example: ไม่ใส่ (mai sai) literally means "no put", but with context, it usually would mean "don't put", despite not using the Thai words for don't: อย่า or ห้าม.
1. "Mae" means Mom. The children call their mother ""Mae" and call their father "Phor" 2. In the former time, Thai people regarded the children, man and woman with honor by calling girl or woman "Mae" before her name, such as, "Mae Ploy", "Mae Panida".
Pronounce it like this: my-cow-jai. Meaning: I don't understand. Very handy when you're stuck in a social interaction with someone who is talking fast at you.
Mai chai is no. Mai at the start of a sentence negates the meaning. So it literally means no yes. If you want to say “No, thanks,” for example, if a taxi is desperately trying to get you into the cab, you can say mai ow, which literally means “no want.”
Many Hawaiian terms and phrases have multiple meanings, just like they do in English. E kala mai (pronounced eh kah-lah mye) is a phrase that can be used to mean excuse me, I'm sorry, or forgive me, similarly to how we would use the phrase pardon me in English.
Suay Mak: If you want to appreciate something for its beauty, such as a view or a guesthouse, you could say "Suay Mak!". It is an informal word used to admire the beauty of something or someone, which is why we don't need to add krub/ka at the end.
Another type of sniff kiss is one that lovers give each other. It is obviously much more romantic in manner than a sniff kiss to a child. You will never see a Thai couple kissing or embracing in the street, that kind of affection is kept for behind closed doors.
What you might hear people use the most is Tee Rak, which means my love. You might also hear Wan Jai and that's a direct translation for sweetheart. You can also use the English word darling. but in Thai it gets pronounced as Dah-ling. You can also use the term Kon Dee.
The meaning of the word "rok-jit" is actually Mental Disorder or Psychosis. However in Thailand and Thai media, we will hear this word used a lot to call someone crazy or pervert. Now, most of the time, it is the slang used for calling someone pervert.
Phet noi" with high tone on "noi" (เผ็ดน้อย) means a little spicy, but "phet noi" with low tone on "noi" (เผ็ดหน่อย) means make it on the spicy side. You can avoid confusion by using "phet nit noi" (เผ็ดนิดหน่อย).
Pee Mak (Thai: พี่มาก.. พระโขนง; RTGS: Phi Mak Phra Khanong) is a 2013 Thai supernatural horror comedy romance film directed and co-written by Banjong Pisanthanakun. The story is an adaptation of the Mae Nak Phra Khanong legend of Thai folklore.
I love the sound my red wooden mortar and pestle (krog saak) makes as I smash garlic and chiles while breathing in their intoxicating aroma. In Thailand, many times they call things by the sound they make: which is why the word that describes the krog saak crushing action is “bok bok.”
Moo is the Thai word for pork and Dang is the Thai word for red. Moo Dang is made by marinating pork in a sweet and savory marinade that contains traditional Thai ingredients as well as a dash of Chinese five spice powder.
Chao Khun (Thai): A title given to monks selected by the Thai Sangha authorities to acknowledge special past acts of service. The King of Thailand bestows these titles himself. Sāmaṇera (Pāli) / Nehn (Thai): A novice monk.
Khun Ma Pad Thai. Green cabbage, scallions, egg, bean sprouts, peanuts, tofu & rice noodles. This variation is found most often in U.S. Thai restaurants.
In Thai temples, maechee (female novices) are the only women allowed to reside. They are referred to using the term "ruup," which is also used for monks, a term not applied to lay followers. In Chiang Mai, there are reports that maechi, who are skilled in meditation, are believed to share their merit with disciples.
