Thai Dictionary: Everyday Words

It took a long time to learn how to say these words, because Thais rattle them off so quickly. But with the help of our host we have finally learned them! Here are the two most common words we hear on an everyday basis: 

• สวัสดี is pronounced sa (long)-wat (long)-dee (medium) = hello, goodbye, good morning, good evening

• ขอขอบคุณ is pronounced khaawp (long)- khoon (long) = thank you 

Additionally, it is polite to add "kha" on the end of a phrase or question if you are female or "khrap" on the end if you are male. For example: 

• A male saying thank you = khaawp-khoon-khrap
• A female saying thank you = khaawp-khoon-kha

Australian Dictionary: Common Interactions

Here are some phrases we hear commonly in Australia: 

• G'day = hello, good day

• Mate(s) = friend(s)

• How are you going? = How are you doing? 

• No worries = No problem or you're welcome...commonly said in response to "sorry" or "thank you" 

• Fussed = bothered, worried; for example "I'm not fussed about that." 

Oreo: "G'day mate. How are you going? I hope it's okay I pounced on you and woke you up"
Brandon: "No worries. I'm not fussed." 

Australian Dictionary: In the Grocery Store

We've noticed a few differences in Australian English versus American English in the last few days, especially in the grocery store: 

• Rocket = arugula 

• Capsicum = bell pepper 

• Fairy floss = cotton candy

• Porridge = oatmeal

• Chocolate buttons = chocolate chips

• Rockmelon = cantaloupe 

• Sultanas = raisins 

Sultana bran and chocolate buttons