Hello Junkies,
Want to speak Thai? Yes? Good – keep reading. This is for those that truly want to learn the language. Here’s how you introduce yourself in Thai in 10 easy lines… and this might take you 2 to 3 minutes or less. With this lesson…
- You get the Thai, translations and romanizations.
- Read out loud to practice your speaking.
- Feel free to print this sheet out for extra review.
Here’s how you introduce yourself in Thai. Let’s go.
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1) Hello, It’s nice to meet you.
Hello and Nice to meet you in Thai are a must-know phrases. And any introduction will probably will start with these words.
- Hello, it’s nice to meet you.
- สวัสดีค่ะ ยินดีที่ได้รู้จัก
- Sa-wat-dee-kha yin-dii-tii-dai-ruu-jak
2) My name is _____.
This is simple. To say “my name is” in Thai, use the phrase below. We’re using “Isra” as an example.
- My name is Isra.
- ชื่อของฉันคืออิสระ ชื่อของฉันคืออิสระ
- Chuue khaawng chan khuue it-sa-ra
3) I am from ______.
So, where are you from? America? Europe? Africa? Asia? Just stick the name of your country inside this phrase. We’ll use Thailand as an example.
- I’m from Thailand.
- ฉันมาจากประเทศไทย
- Chan maa jaak bpra-theet-thai
4) I live in ______.
What about now – where do you live? Just fill in the blank with the country or city (if famous) into this phrase. I’ll use Bangkok as an example.
- I live in Bangkok.
- ฉันอาศัยอยู่ในกรุงเทพฯ ฉันอาศัยอยู่ในกรุงเทพฯ
- Chan aa-sai yuu nai grung-theep
5) I’ve been learning Thai for _____.
How long have you been learning Thai for? A month? A year?
- I’ve been learning Thai for a year.
- ฉันได้เรียนภาษาไทยมาหนึ่งปี
- Chan dai riian phaa-saa thai maa nueng bpii
6) I’m learning Thai at _____.
Where are you learning Thai? At school? At home? This would be a great line to know and use when you’re introducing yourself. Here’s my example:
- I’m learning Thai at ThaiPod101.com.
- ฉันเรียนภาษาไทยจาก ThaiPod101.com
- Chan riian phaa-saa thai jaak ThaiPod101.Com
7) I am ____ years old.
Here’s how to say how old you are in Thai.
- I’m 27 years old.
- ฉันอายุ 27 ปี
- Chan Aa-yuu yii-sip-jet bpii
8) I am ______.
What about your position? Are you a student? Yoga teacher? Lawyer for the potato industry? Potato salesman? Super important question that people like to ask (and judge you about – Hey, I’m just a blogger!).
- I’m a teacher.
- ฉันเป็นครู
- Chan bpen khruu
9) One of my hobbies is _____.
Now, let’s move onto personal interests – hobbies! My hobbies are languages, linguajunkieing and such. How about you? You’ll definitely need this line when introducing yourself in Thai.
Here’s an example to use:
- One of my hobbies is reading.
- หนึ่งในงานอดิเรกของฉันคือการอ่าน
- Nueng nai ngaan a-di-reek khaawng chan khuue gaan-aan
10) I enjoy listening to music.
Now, this is just another example line about your hobbies. You can use something else where.
- I enjoy listening to music.
- ฉันสนุกกับการฟังเพลง
- Chan sa-nuuk gup gaan fang phleeng
So now you know how to introduce yourself in Thai in 10 lines. I’m sure there’s a ton more you can say – but this is an easy, simple start that any beginner can put to use. It’s all about starting easy.
See if you can introduce yourself below. Leave me a comment.
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Hope you enjoyed this!
– The Main Junkie
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