msfsgeneral Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 I seen they expressively say it when they bumped into people by surprise but don't know what that means. is it just an expression Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 well, I would have to hear it... but if it only happens when people are bumped by surprise - it sounds like just an exclamation of surprise... oooh, owww, maybe? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puccini Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 4 hours ago, msfsgeneral said: I seen they expressively say it when they bumped into people by surprise but don't know what that means. is it just an expression In the context you have described, it means oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msfsgeneral Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Puccini said: In the context you have described, it means oops. Think this is what it meant. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColeBOzbourne Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Ten Thai Interjections. Not sure if 'Aw' is here. It would help to see it spelled in Thai. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puccini Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 On 10/8/2022 at 8:43 AM, msfsgeneral said: Think this is what it meant. Thanks! Perhaps the person actually said ขอโทษ I'm sorry.mp3 English translation "sorry", but your ears missed the first, more softly spoken first syllable and the starting T of the second syllable and you did not notice the glottal stop at the end, leaving you with what sounded like aw. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 อ้าว is oh! surprised to see you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 On 10/8/2022 at 12:22 PM, Puccini said: In the context you have described, it means oops. I guess that would explain why many Thai girls are nick-named "Aw" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puccini Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 1 hour ago, dddave said: I guess that would explain why many Thai girls are nick-named "Aw" You mean "Oops, I got knocked up" and she gave birth to girl and named her Aw. I haven't met a lady called Aw yet, but among my wive's friends there are an Aew and an Oi. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msfsgeneral Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 On 10/10/2022 at 10:28 AM, ColeBOzbourne said: Ten Thai Interjections. Not sure if 'Aw' is here. It would help to see it spelled in Thai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msfsgeneral Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 This really helps! Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msfsgeneral Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 On 10/10/2022 at 10:28 AM, ColeBOzbourne said: Ten Thai Interjections. Not sure if 'Aw' is here. It would help to see it spelled in Thai. On 10/10/2022 at 9:49 PM, Puccini said: You mean "Oops, I got knocked up" and she gave birth to girl and named her Aw. I haven't met a lady called Aw yet, but among my wive's friends there are an Aew and an Oi. This really helps. Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko123 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 On 10/10/2022 at 7:14 PM, digbeth said: อ้าว is oh! surprised to see you Also used when surprise is unpleasant or unexpected, as in: "The price has gone up 30 baht per kilo. Response: Aaw! I need to borrow 200 baht. Response: Aaw! I can't come to your party. Response: Aaw! เอาละ Aw la (pronounced like English exclamation of pain) means all right, okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msfsgeneral Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 4 hours ago, Gecko123 said: Also used when surprise is unpleasant or unexpected, as in: "The price has gone up 30 baht per kilo. Response: Aaw! I need to borrow 200 baht. Response: Aaw! I can't come to your party. Response: Aaw! เอาละ Aw la (pronounced like English exclamation of pain) means all right, okay. Thanks alot! This really helps! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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