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My name is ... in Thai
Thai introductions depend on who is speaking. Men say pom and women say chan or dichan, and speakers usually add a polite particle at the end.
ฉันชื่อ ___
chan chue ___
Thai
Ways to say it
| Thai | Romanisation | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| ผมชื่อ ___ | Said by a man. Chue means "is named". | |
| ฉันชื่อ ___ | chan chue ___ | Said by a woman, or in neutral writing. |
A short introduction
- A: สวัสดี (sawatdi)
- A: คุณชื่ออะไร (khun chue arai)
- B: ฉันชื่อ ___ (chan chue ___)
Pronunciation and tips
- Add khrap (a man) or kha (a woman) at the end to be polite.
- Thai has five tones, so "chue" with a falling tone is what you want.
- Nicknames are common. Thai people usually use a short nickname rather than their long official name.
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Questions
Do I translate my name into Thai?
No. Say your name the way you normally do and fit it into the sentence: ฉันชื่อ [your name]. Names are not translated.
Is there a formal way to say it in Thai?
Said by a man. Chue means "is named". Said by a woman, or in neutral writing.