koratkid2 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Any favorites? http://www.thai-language.com/id/589868 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Thai_language_idioms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Since we can't write Thai Script in the General Forum ... very few ... none actually. Unless you want the English translation of the Thai Idiom ... but that does lose it's 'essence' don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Since we can't write Thai Script in the General Forum ... very few ... none actually. Unless you want the English translation of the Thai Idiom ... but that does lose it's 'essence' don't you think? When translated into English, David, some are quite amusing. One of my favourites is: you can't hide a dead elephant under a lotus leaf. Sadly, I lost my book of Thai idioms and have not found another copy like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sms747 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 if die will dead is one the mrs comes out with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 So sorry. Don't speak enough Thai to help you. But if you change the "m" to a "t," I know loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2unique Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Sometimes having a daughter is like having your toilet outside the front of your house. Think it's meant to convey embarrassment/shame Sent from Android please excuse errors in type or judgement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 My favorite is "Som Maan Nah" - which roughly translates to "He/she deserves it". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 "Macaam kor deoow" is one I like. It means tamarind with one seed. Used to describe a short person. Always gets a laugh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) i find the lao idiom "fann pai duuh" = "in your dreams" useful, when asked for a drink or money. "mai kin koay -mai tip" works well too Edited September 13, 2013 by poanoi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiaexpat Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I have attempted to use some of these to help teach english idioms to my students and found that the students frequently got an incorrect meaning of the english version. However, I did learn some useful Thai idioms for around the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC1 Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 'Its better to hold a fart than a shit' can be used when accused of leaving small tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgs2001uk Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 'Its better to hold a fart than a shit' can be used when accused of leaving small tips. Are you sure you dont mean this, กำขี้ดีกว่ากำตด I though that translated as, a bird in the hand.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC1 Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 'Its better to hold a fart than a shit' can be used when accused of leaving small tips. Are you sure you dont mean this, กำขี้ดีกว่ากำตด I though that translated as, a bird in the hand.......... That's it - gam ki dee kwa gam dot - apologies for poor translit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phronesis Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Maow mai yoo, noo rang rue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucking Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 My chob , glab ban don't like ....go home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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