Language/Thai/Vocabulary/Pet-Animals

Thai Vocabulary → Animals → Pet Animals

As a Thai language teacher, it's always a joy for me to introduce my students to the names of different animals in Thai. In this lesson, we'll be focusing on pet animals that are commonly kept as pets in Thailand. Knowing these names will allow you to communicate with Thai speakers about your pets or even express your love for animals.

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Pet Animals in Thai

Here are some of the most common pet animals in Thailand and their translations in English.

Thai	Pronunciation	English
หมา	mǎa	dog
แมว	maeo	cat
ปลา	bplǎa	fish
นก	nók	bird
งู	nguu	snake
กระต่าย	grà-dtàai	rabbit
หมู	mǔu	pig

As you can see, Thai is a tonal language, which means that the tone in which a word is pronounced can change its meaning. For example, the word for "dog" (หมา) has a rising tone, whereas the word for "cat" (แมว) has a falling tone. Make sure to pay attention to tones when practicing your pronunciation.

Talking About Your Pet

Now that you know the names of these pet animals in Thai, you can start talking about your own pets. Here are some sentences to help you get started:

• ฉันเลี้ยง[animal name] || chan líang [animal name] || I raise/keep [animal name]
• นี่คือ[animal name]ของฉัน || nîi khǔu [animal name] kɔ̌ɔng chǎn || This is my [animal name]

For example, if you have a pet cat, you can say, "ฉันเลี้ยงแมว" (chan líang maeo) which means "I keep a cat." Or you can say, "นี่คือแมวของฉัน" (nîi khǔu maeo kɔ̌ɔng chǎn), which means "This is my cat."

Fun Facts

In Thailand, dogs are considered man's best friend, just like in many other parts of the world. However, cats are also very popular pets, and there's even a popular Thai saying that goes "มีแมวด้วยกัน" (mii maeo dûai gan), which means "there's a cat with us," and usually implies a good time. Additionally, many Thai people believe that keeping fish in their homes brings good luck and prosperity.

Conclusion

Learning the names of pet animals in Thai is a great way to connect with native speakers and express your love for animals. Practice pronouncing these words and try using them in sentences to talk about your own pets. Keep practicing and soon you'll be able to use these words with ease!

Sources

• Welcome to the Wild: Animal Names in Thai
• Thai Animals And Its Vocabulary - Ling App
• 100 Animals Coloring Book for Kids : English - Thai Vocabulary ...

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Table of Contents - Thai Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basic Greetings & Introductions

• Saying Hello
• Asking for Name and Nationality
• Introducing Family Members

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject and Verb
• Negative Sentences
• Questions
• Adjectives

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Numbers and Counting

• Numbers 1-10
• Numbers 11-100
• Ordinal Numbers
• Telephone Numbers

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Present Tense Verbs

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs
• Verb 'To Be'

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Thai Culture and Customs

• Thai Greetings
• Thai Food and Dining Etiquette
• Thai Festivals

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Daily Activities

• Daily Routine
• Time Expressions
• Days of the Week and Months

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Adverbs

• Adverbs of Time
• Adverbs of Frequency
• Adverbs of Manner
• Comparative and Superlative Adverbs

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Colors

• Basic Colors
• Describing Colors
• Fruit and Vegetables

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Pronouns

• Subject Pronouns
• Object Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Thai Geography and Places

• Thai Provinces and Capitals
• Tourist Attractions in Thailand

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Animals

• Common Animals
• Pet Animals
• Wild Animals

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Prepositions

• Basic Prepositions
• Prepositions of Movement

Other Lessons

• Numbers 1 10
• Useful sentenses
• Days of the Week
• Transportation
• Colors
• Thai Proverbs
• Common Animals
• Clothes
• Animals