AAArdvark Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I use grab a couple times a week. The only drop off spot near where I want to go that works with Grab is a place called the Ba Ba Bo Bo Bar. It is hysterical listening the Grab drivers trying to pronounce it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgarbo Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) On 5/6/2019 at 11:15 AM, beachproperty said: My name is Randy......Landy is the Thai version R and L are loosely pronounced in Standard Thai, and often not at all in Bangkok Thai. Also "kw" becomes "f". My given name has Rs and Ls, so I say I'm Jack, easy to say and no derogatory connotations. "John" is dangerous. Then again, how good is your pronunciation of Thai names? Edited May 9, 2019 by jgarbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake Up Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Speaking Thai is hard for westerners and speaking English is hard for Asians, Brits, Scottish and Irish. ???????????????????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black arab Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 My name is not william but that is what im called, i sponsored a stall at a local party my name wss spelt villain!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pique Dard Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 the first time i heard someone be called Michen by my thai girlfriend i didn't quite get it as we were only two in the room. later on, i learnt the letter "l" is pronounced "n". so Michel in france is Michen in thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 My name is easy for my GF. She calls me ATM. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin case Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 my name is buck and I am here to ... (anyone gets the reference ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 3 hours ago, justin case said: my name is buck and I am here to ... (anyone gets the reference ?) Subtlety is not your forte? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 38 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Subtlety is not your forte? audentes Fortuna adiuvat Fortune Favours the bold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Nyezhov said: audentes Fortuna adiuvat Fortune Favours the bold Si tacuisses philosophus mansisses. Google is your friend. Edited May 9, 2019 by Lacessit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybole Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I am reminded of Michael Palin weweasing Wodewick. My Thai family never try to pronounce my name (it is Scottish Gaelic wih L R and S in it). I am Koi, Loong, Khun Ta or Grampa depending on relationship. And, have you ever heard an Englishman tring to say "Burglar" properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickBradford Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Working in Vietnam one time, I was told that some streets were blocked off because a VIP motorcade carrying the important diplomat Can Binh was arriving in town for an international meeting. It was a few days later that I discovered they were talking about Carl Bildt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I’m Dave, but all my neighbors keep calling me “ Naa Hee” whatever that is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusarelus Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Just now, lemonjelly said: I’m Dave, but all my neighbors keep calling me “ Naa Hee” whatever that is. At least they don't call you Jim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaanbiker Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 They always have a problem to pronounce my name Aristoteles properly. But Testicles is okay for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaanbiker Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, lemonjelly said: I’m Dave, but all my neighbors keep calling me “ Naa Hee” whatever that is. Now you're kidding, right? Naa Hee means Pu__y Face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickBradford Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, lemonjelly said: I’m Dave, but all my neighbors keep calling me “ Naa Hee” whatever that is. Do you not get on with the neighbours? 'Naa' is a Thai word meaning uncle, but the only meaning of 'hee', assuming you heard it right, is a vulgar anatomical association. If it is 'heea', that is a loanword from Chinese meaning 'elder brother', but why you would be both uncle and elder brother, I can't imagine. Perhaps some discreet research is called for. EDIT: What @isaanbiker says may be closer to the truth; it's a question of the tones used to form the words. Edited May 9, 2019 by RickBradford Add info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 40 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Si tacuisses philosophus mansisses. Google is your friend. A Latin grammar would be yours ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen tracy Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 My name is Steve but here it's Stiyab. I've gone used to it and often introduce myself as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 4 hours ago, Isaanbiker said: Now you're kidding, right? Naa Hee means Pu__y Face. Come here and say that, I’ll knock your block off ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRoadrunner Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Lady Roadrunner (Loadlunnuuh) wanted to go see a movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, which came out as Ah-No-Shiver-Nigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLS Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I’m Dave, but all my neighbors keep calling me “ Naa Hee” whatever that is.You made my day.Troller of the week.Sent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I'm lucky. My nickname is Dick and the girls don't have a problem with it. I imported a number of Thai in-laws to USA about 10 years ago. Bro-in-law is "Goo", not a problem. But then there's Nong, Neen, Nap and Noth. Try saying all those fast after a few beers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Damrongsak Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 6 hours ago, lemonjelly said: I’m Dave, but all my neighbors keep calling me “ Naa Hee” whatever that is. Dabe, pay more attention. Get some respect. Are they calling you "I Naa Hee" behind your back? "Khun Naa Hee" would be more respectful. Perhaps you should smile more - don't pout. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framptn1972 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I found an old ESL evaluation for my wife when she went to Murray State Kentucky. It stated she had difficulty, and still does, pronouncing certain letters. L, R, W and H are killers and then she tells me to say Ngongoo... Pud Thai nit noi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 On 5/9/2019 at 4:46 PM, Framptn1972 said: I found an old ESL evaluation for my wife when she went to Murray State Kentucky. It stated she had difficulty, and still does, pronouncing certain letters. L, R, W and H are killers and then she tells me to say Ngongoo... Pud Thai nit noi I got on the snake sound awhile back, and tried to get the most convoluted phrase with that NG sound I could. Got a bit bored before I could get it all right, but it was something like a sleepy slithery snake sliding sideways and some such, all with the NG sound. Nguyen in Vietnamese isn't easy, depending on where you are from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemises Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 A poll by audiobook company Audible has revealed the most mispronounced names in literature. Here are the worst offenders:1. Don Quixote (44%) from Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, 1605-1615Don-Key-Hoh-Tee, not Don Quicks-Oat2. Daenerys Targaryen (28%) from Game Of Thrones, George R. R. Martin, 1996Duh-Nair-Ris Tar-Gair-Ee-In, not Dee-Nay-Ris Targ--Ahh-Ruh-Yen3. Oedipus (23%) from Oedipus Rex, Sophocles, 429BCEe-Di-Pus, not Oh-Eh-Di-Pus4. Hermione (22%) from The Harry Potter Series, J.K. Rowling, 1997-2007Her-My-Oh-Knee, not ‘Her-Mee-Own5. Beowulf (16%) from Beowulf, Unknown Author, C.700-1000Bay-Oh-Woolf, not Bee-Oh-Wulf6. Poirot (15%) from 33 of Agatha Christie's Novels, 1920 - 1975Pwa-Row, not Poy-Rot7. Smaug (13%) from The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien, 1937Sm-Owg, not Sm-Org8. Voldemort (12%) from The Harry Potter Series, J.K. Rowling, 1997-2007Vol-De-More, not Vol-De-Mort9. Violet Beauregarde (12%) from Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, 1964Vie-Ah-Let Bore-R-Garrr, not Bore-Ruh-Gard10. Piscine Patel (11%) from Life Of Pi, Yann Martel, 2001Piss-Een Pat-El, not Pis-Kine Pat-il 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfill Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Goodness_Gracious_Me_Series_1_-_Best_of_Jonathon_p06rj0hh_original.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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