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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will learn the names of the days of the week and months in Thai. This topic is essential for daily communication and scheduling in the Thai language. By mastering the vocabulary related to days of the week and months, you will be able to express dates, plan appointments, and talk about your daily activities more effectively. In addition to language learning, we will also explore some interesting cultural facts about how Thai people perceive and use time. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in this aspect of the Thai language and culture.

Days of the Week[edit | edit source]

Let's begin by learning the names of the days of the week in Thai. In Thai, the names of the days of the week are derived from the names of celestial bodies. Each day is associated with a specific planet or celestial body. The Thai names for the days of the week are as follows:

Thai	Pronunciation	English Translation
วันอาทิตย์	wan aa-thít	Sunday
วันจันทร์	wan jan	Monday
วันอังคาร	wan ang-khaan	Tuesday
วันพุธ	wan phút	Wednesday
วันพฤหัสบดี	wan phrú-hàt-sà-baw-dii	Thursday
วันศุกร์	wan sùk	Friday
วันเสาร์	wan sao	Saturday

Here are some examples of how to use the names of the days of the week in sentences:

วันนี้คือวันอาทิตย์ (wan née kheuu wan aa-thít) - Today is Sunday.
พรุ่งนี้คือวันอังคาร (phrúng née kheuu wan ang-khaan) - Tomorrow is Tuesday.
เราจะเดินทางในวันพุธ (rao jà dern thaang nai wan phút) - We will travel on Wednesday.

Months[edit | edit source]

Now, let's move on to learning the names of the months in Thai. The names of the months in Thai are a combination of numbers and words derived from Sanskrit. The Thai names for the months are as follows:

Thai	Pronunciation	English Translation
มกราคม	maa-kó-raa-khom	January
กุมภาพันธ์	kum-phaa-phaan	February
มีนาคม	mee-naa-khom	March
เมษายน	mê-săa-yon	April
พฤษภาคม	phrút-sà-phaa-khom	May
มิถุนายน	mí-thoo-naa-yon	June
กรกฎาคม	gà-rá-gò-daa-khom	July
สิงหาคม	sing-hăa-khom	August
กันยายน	gan-yaa-yon	September
ตุลาคม	tú-la-khom	October
พฤศจิกายน	phrút-sà-jì-gaa-yon	November
ธันวาคม	than-waa-khom	December

Here are some examples of how to use the names of the months in sentences:

เดือนนี้คือเมษายน (deuan née kheuu mê-săa-yon) - This month is April.
เราจะไปเที่ยวในเดือนกรกฎาคม (rao jà bpai thîao nai deuan gà-rá-gò-daa-khom) - We will go on vacation in July.
วันเกิดของฉันอยู่ในเดือนธันวาคม (wan gèrd khaawng chăn yùu nai deuan than-waa-khom) - My birthday is in December.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

In Thai culture, the days of the week and months hold significant importance. Thai people often consult astrological charts and horoscopes to determine auspicious days for important events such as weddings, business deals, and religious ceremonies. Each day of the week is associated with a specific color, and Thai people often wear clothes of the corresponding color on that day to bring good luck and positive energy. For example, Monday is associated with the color yellow, so many Thai people wear yellow clothes on Mondays.

Thai people also celebrate specific events and festivals based on the lunar calendar, which is closely tied to the months. For example, the Thai New Year, known as Songkran, is celebrated in April, which corresponds to the month of มีนาคม (mee-naa-khom). During this festival, Thai people engage in water fights and perform religious rituals to cleanse and purify themselves for the upcoming year.

Practice Exercise[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what you have learned. Complete the following exercises to reinforce your knowledge of the days of the week and months in Thai.

1. Match the Thai names of the days of the week with their English translations:

วันอาทิตย์
วันพุธ
วันเสาร์
วันสุกร์

a) Monday b) Sunday c) Wednesday d) Saturday

Solution:

วันอาทิตย์ - b) Sunday
วันพุธ - c) Wednesday
วันเสาร์ - d) Saturday
วันสุกร์ - a) Monday

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct Thai names of the months:

เดือนกรกฎาคม (deuan gà-rá-gò-daa-khom) - July
เดือนมกราคม (deuan maa-kó-raa-khom) - January
เดือนพฤศจิกายน (deuan phrút-sà-jì-gaa-yon) - November
เดือนกันยายน (deuan gan-yaa-yon) - September

3. Create sentences using the days of the week and months in Thai. Be creative and try to incorporate different vocabulary and grammar concepts you have learned so far.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned the names of the days of the week and months in Thai. This knowledge will greatly enhance your ability to communicate and schedule activities in the Thai language. Remember to practice using these words in context to reinforce your learning. Additionally, understanding the cultural significance of time in Thai culture will deepen your appreciation for the language and its connection to traditions and customs. Keep up the good work, and continue to explore the fascinating world of the Thai language and culture!

Table of Contents - Thai Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Basic Greetings & Introductions

Basic Sentence Structure

Numbers and Counting

Present Tense Verbs

Thai Culture and Customs

Daily Activities

Adverbs

Colors

Pronouns

Thai Geography and Places

Animals

Prepositions

Videos[edit | edit source]

Days of the week in Thai in 6 minutes! - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Ep.7 Learn Thai fast | Days of the Week and Months of the Year ...[edit | edit source]

Ask A Thai Teacher - Saying the Days of the Week and Their Colors ...[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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-As a Thai language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to teach you about the days of the week and months in Thai. This is a crucial part of daily conversation and I will provide cultural information and interesting facts along the way.
+== Introduction ==
+In this lesson, we will learn the names of the days of the week and months in Thai. This topic is essential for daily communication and scheduling in the Thai language. By mastering the vocabulary related to days of the week and months, you will be able to express dates, plan appointments, and talk about your daily activities more effectively. In addition to language learning, we will also explore some interesting cultural facts about how Thai people perceive and use time. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in this aspect of the Thai language and culture.
-<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/Thai/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]] & [[Language/Thai/Vocabulary/Health|Health]].</span>
 == Days of the Week ==
-Thai language has a unique system for the days of the week, as they are named after celestial bodies:
+Let's begin by learning the names of the days of the week in Thai. In Thai, the names of the days of the week are derived from the names of celestial bodies. Each day is associated with a specific planet or celestial body. The Thai names for the days of the week are as follows:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 |-
-| วันอาทิตย์ || wan aa-tit || Sunday
+| วันอาทิตย์ || wan aa-thít || Sunday
 |-
 | วันจันทร์ || wan jan || Monday
 |-
-| วันอังคาร || wan ang-kaan || Tuesday
+| วันอังคาร || wan ang-khaan || Tuesday
 |-
-| วันพุธ || wan put || Wednesday
+| วันพุธ || wan phút || Wednesday
 |-
-| วันพฤหัสบดี || wan pheu-rueat-hat-sa-ba-dee || Thursday
+| วันพฤหัสบดี || wan phrú-hàt-sà-baw-dii || Thursday
 |-
-| วันศุกร์ || wan suk || Friday
+| วันศุกร์ || wan sùk || Friday
 |-
 | วันเสาร์ || wan sao || Saturday
 |}
-Did you know that Thai people often wear clothes in the color associated with the day of the week they were born on? This is called "sukjai" and is believed to bring good luck.
+Here are some examples of how to use the names of the days of the week in sentences:
+* วันนี้คือวันอาทิตย์ (wan née kheuu wan aa-thít) - Today is Sunday.
+* พรุ่งนี้คือวันอังคาร (phrúng née kheuu wan ang-khaan) - Tomorrow is Tuesday.
+* เราจะเดินทางในวันพุธ (rao jà dern thaang nai wan phút) - We will travel on Wednesday.
 == Months ==
-The names of the months in Thai are influenced by Sanskrit, and are also named after celestial bodies:
+Now, let's move on to learning the names of the months in Thai. The names of the months in Thai are a combination of numbers and words derived from Sanskrit. The Thai names for the months are as follows:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 |-
-| เดือนมกราคม || deuan mok-gara-kom || January
+| มกราคม || maa-kó-raa-khom || January
 |-
-| เดือนกุมภาพันธ์ || deuan gum-paa-pan || February
+| กุมภาพันธ์ || kum-phaa-phaan || February
 |-
-| เดือนมีนาคม || deuan mee-naa-kom || March
+| มีนาคม || mee-naa-khom || March
 |-
-| เดือนเมษายน || deuan ma-sa-yon || April
+| เมษายน || mê-săa-yon || April
 |-
-| เดือนพฤษภาคม || deuan phreu-sa-phaa-kom || May
+| พฤษภาคม || phrút-sà-phaa-khom || May
 |-
-| เดือนมิถุนายน || deuan mi-tun-naa-yon || June
+| มิถุนายน || mí-thoo-naa-yon || June
 |-
-| เดือนกรกฎาคม || deuan gam-ga-daa-kom || July
+| กรกฎาคม || gà-rá-gò-daa-khom || July
 |-
-| เดือนสิงหาคม || deuan sing-haa-kom || August
+| สิงหาคม || sing-hăa-khom || August
 |-
-| เดือนกันยายน || deuan gan-yaa-yon || September
+| กันยายน || gan-yaa-yon || September
 |-
-| เดือนตุลาคม || deuan dta-laa-kom || October
+| ตุลาคม || tú-la-khom || October
 |-
-| เดือนพฤศจิกายน || deuan phreu-sa-ji-gaa-yon || November
+| พฤศจิกายน || phrút-sà-jì-gaa-yon || November
 |-
-| เดือนธันวาคม || deuan than-waa-kom || December
+| ธันวาคม || than-waa-khom || December
 |}
-In Thailand, as in many other cultures, there are specific traditions associated with each month, especially when it comes to festivals and holidays.
+Here are some examples of how to use the names of the months in sentences:
-I hope you enjoyed this lesson on the days of the week and months in Thai. It's always beneficial to expand your vocabulary and cultural knowledge in a foreign language.
+* เดือนนี้คือเมษายน (deuan née kheuu mê-săa-yon) - This month is April.
+* เราจะไปเที่ยวในเดือนกรกฎาคม (rao jà bpai thîao nai deuan gà-rá-gò-daa-khom) - We will go on vacation in July.
+* วันเกิดของฉันอยู่ในเดือนธันวาคม (wan gèrd khaawng chăn yùu nai deuan than-waa-khom) - My birthday is in December.
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_calendar Thai Calendar] - More information on the Thai calendar system
+== Cultural Insights ==
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_language Thai Language] - A general overview of the Thai language and its history
-<span class='maj'></span>
+In Thai culture, the days of the week and months hold significant importance. Thai people often consult astrological charts and horoscopes to determine auspicious days for important events such as weddings, business deals, and religious ceremonies. Each day of the week is associated with a specific color, and Thai people often wear clothes of the corresponding color on that day to bring good luck and positive energy. For example, Monday is associated with the color yellow, so many Thai people wear yellow clothes on Mondays.
-==Sources==
-* [https://blogs.transparent.com/thai/days-of-the-week-and-months-in-thai/ Days of the Week and Months in Thai | Thai Language Blog]
+Thai people also celebrate specific events and festivals based on the lunar calendar, which is closely tied to the months. For example, the Thai New Year, known as Songkran, is celebrated in April, which corresponds to the month of มีนาคม (mee-naa-khom). During this festival, Thai people engage in water fights and perform religious rituals to cleanse and purify themselves for the upcoming year.
-* [https://www.into-asia.com/thai_language/grammar/days.php How to say days of the week and months of the year in Thai]
-* [https://ling-app.com/th/day-and-month-abbreviations-in-thai/ Day And Month Abbreviations In Thai: #1 Best Guide To Learn Now ...]
+== Practice Exercise ==
+Now it's time to practice what you have learned. Complete the following exercises to reinforce your knowledge of the days of the week and months in Thai.
+. Match the Thai names of the days of the week with their English translations:
+* วันอาทิตย์
+* วันพุธ
+* วันเสาร์
+* วันสุกร์
+a) Monday
+b) Sunday
+c) Wednesday
+d) Saturday
+Solution:
+* วันอาทิตย์ - b) Sunday
+* วันพุธ - c) Wednesday
+* วันเสาร์ - d) Saturday
+* วันสุกร์ - a) Monday
+. Fill in the blanks with the correct Thai names of the months:
+* เดือนกรกฎาคม (deuan gà-rá-gò-daa-khom) - July
+* เดือนมกราคม (deuan maa-kó-raa-khom) - January
+* เดือนพฤศจิกายน (deuan phrút-sà-jì-gaa-yon) - November
+* เดือนกันยายน (deuan gan-yaa-yon) - September
+. Create sentences using the days of the week and months in Thai. Be creative and try to incorporate different vocabulary and grammar concepts you have learned so far.
+== Conclusion ==
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned the names of the days of the week and months in Thai. This knowledge will greatly enhance your ability to communicate and schedule activities in the Thai language. Remember to practice using these words in context to reinforce your learning. Additionally, understanding the cultural significance of time in Thai culture will deepen your appreciation for the language and its connection to traditions and customs. Keep up the good work, and continue to explore the fascinating world of the Thai language and culture!
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+==Sources==
+* [https://blogs.transparent.com/thai/days-of-the-week-and-months-in-thai/ Days of the Week and Months in Thai | Thai Language Blog]
+* [https://www.into-asia.com/thai_language/grammar/days.php How to say days of the week and months of the year in Thai]
+* [https://ling-app.com/th/day-and-month-abbreviations-in-thai/ Day And Month Abbreviations In Thai: #1 Best Guide To Learn Now ...]
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