Isaan insults and sayings

[mike1983]

Hi, I know using bad words/sayings is frowned upon when used with the wrong people.

However it would be handy to know a few sayings/words to be able to have banter with people that I know won't be offended, my Mrs is reluctant to tell me any of these as she is scared I will use them to the wrong people (she probably doesn't want me to know so she can take the piss out of me).

That being said does anybody have any words/sayings (english text) I can add to my list of everyday words I'm learning so I can cotton on to when I'm having the piss taken out of me.

Cheers

[carlyai]

Mate, what you don't know won't hurt.
Context is everything. As a non native Thai speaker, if you don't understand the language well, then it's best not to use the swear words.

As an example: when I used to watch the funny show (slapstick comedy) at the Star Dice in Pattaya, the actors used to say a lot....'he/she/it is a golden flower'. Seems innocent, but everyone in the audience were in fits of laughter. But, if you say this to another car driver, while your driving, you may get shot!
Better to be pissed of and know they are talking about you, but don't worry.[emoji1]

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[Rc2702]

If some one jumps in front of me in a queue I say:

 

Tsang Queue lor

 

I do with a cheeky smile and they smile and say khotoord khotoord. 

 

Only done it twice be careful, it may end in tears if you pick the wrong queue jumper!

 

 

Edited April 2, 2017 by Rc2702

[theguyfromanotherforum]

I really think you should listen to your better half. 

[mike1983]

Haha, cheers Guys it's sounding like safety first is the best option here haha, thai insults are easy to come across, it's the isaan ones I'm having difficulty with, but with talk of getting shot I think I'm best learning as I go along.

[eric67]

Isan insults are not really my strongpoint. 

 

The one thing I do know is that if the Mrs. is calling you darling and it sounds more like daak-ling, then she is taking the piss out of you. 

 

daak = the Isan word for ass

ling = monkey

 

So daak-ling = monkey ass :)

 

 

[carlyai]

....and all these years, I thought she REALLY loved me.....

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[eric67]

Who knows, maybe your ass is a bit more red than usual and she uses it as a term of affection