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Siamese

Siamese

1 8.2
The standard language of Thailand, spoken mainly in Bangkok and central regions
  • noun
  • /ˈsaɪəˌmiːz/
  • Archaic
translation icon : siamés (arcaico)
  • That was Qwilleran's cue to pick it up and read a few pages aloud, savoring familiar words and thoughts, while the Siamese enjoyed hearing a familiar voice.

Examples

  • "To communicate effectively in Thailand, it's essential to learn Siamese phrases."

  • I'll teach you to say that in Siamese.

    The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

  • Then you wouldn't have the chance to learn Siamese, now, would you?

    Anna and the King (1999)

  • Following academic conventions, I use the ethnolinguistic term Tai in reference to northern Thai, Lao, Shan, and Lue peoples and traditions, and Thai for Siamese (Central Thai).

    Academic text (2004)

  • "I am taking a class to improve my skills in Siamese conversation."

  • "They provide lessons for foreigners interested in mastering Siamese language basics."

Synonyms

Central Thai
vsSiamese
6.3

A form of the Thai language spoken in and around Bangkok

refers to the countrywide standard rather than only a regional variety
Thai
vsSiamese
5.3

The main language spoken in Thailand, especially in Bangkok

is the national standard form used mainly in central regions and Bangkok

Compounds

Siamese twin
  • Archaic
10 7.2

One of two babies whose bodies are joined at birth

Siamese cat
1 1.0

A slim short-haired cat with blue eyes and a pale body with darker ears, face, paws, and tail tip

blue point Siamese
6.4

A Siamese cat with a pale bluish cream body and darker grey ears, face, paws and tail

siamese connection
  • Specialized
8.1

A fitting on a building where firefighters attach hoses to pump water into the fire sprinkler or standpipe

Surface Forms

Siamese singular
Siamese plural

Morphology

Siamese = Siam (transparent) = Siam + ese

The noun naming the language is a standard derivative from a place name with '-ese'.

Etymology

Siamese as a noun for the language originally meant 'the language of Siam', so people used it to name the standard speech of central Thailand. Today that language is usually called Thai, but Siamese still points to the same language.