Thai
5.3
The main language spoken in Thailand, especially in Bangkok
- noun
- /taɪ/
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tailandés
- He is learning to speak Thai to communicate with his new friends in Bangkok.
My video about face shapes is already available in Thai.
- My video about face shapes is already available in Thai.
Examples
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Can you say something in Thai for me?
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Yeah, I think, I think my Thai gets better now.
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(SPEAKING THAI)
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(SPEAKING THAI)
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(SHOUTS IN THAI)
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Can you say something in Thai for me?
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She grew up speaking Thai at home before learning English at school.
Synonyms
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8.2
The standard language of Thailand, spoken mainly in Bangkok and central regions
is the wider language branch rather than just the national standard
Central Thai
vsThai
6.3
A form of the Thai language spoken in and around Bangkok
is the broader language branch rather than a single regional variety
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Thai for the language takes its name from the Tai people; that same name suggested 'free' or 'people', so Thai refers to the language spoken by the people of Thailand.