How To Say Good Morning In Thai Language

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Saying “Good Morning” in Thai can be done in two ways:

Formal way: อรุณสวัสดิ์ (à-run sà-wàt)

This is the most formal way to say “good morning” in Thai. It is typically used in professional settings or when speaking to elders.

Informal way: สวัสดีตอนเช้า (sà-wàt-dee dton-cháo)

This is the more informal way to say “good morning” in Thai. It is commonly used among friends and family.

Adding politeness particles:

You can add the politeness particles “ค่ะ” (kà) or “ครับ” (kráp) to the end of either phrase to make it more polite. Women typically use “ค่ะ” (kà), while men typically use “ครับ” (kráp).

Examples:

• อรุณสวัสดิ์ค่ะ (à-run sà-wàt-kà) – Good morning (formal, female)
• สวัสดีตอนเช้าครับ (sà-wàt-dee dton-cháo-kráp) – Good morning (informal, male)

Pronunciation:

The pronunciation of Thai can be a bit tricky for native English speakers. Here is a breakdown of the pronunciation for each phrase:

• อรุณสวัสดิ์ (à-run sà-wàt) – à-roon sà-wàt
• สวัสดีตอนเช้า (sà-wàt-dee dton-cháo) – sà-wàt-dee dton-cháo

It is best to listen to a native Thai speaker pronounce these phrases to get the correct pronunciation.