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As a Thai language teacher with 20 years experience, I believe that learning the names of wild animals in Thai is an essential part of mastering the language. In this lesson, we will focus on the most common wild animals that can be found in Thailand. | As a Thai language teacher with 20 years experience, I believe that learning the names of wild animals in Thai is an essential part of mastering the language. In this lesson, we will focus on the most common wild animals that can be found in Thailand. | ||
<span link>After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: [[Language/Thai/Vocabulary/Months-of-the-year|Months of the year]] & [[Language/Thai/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-10|Numbers 1 10]].</span> | |||
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* [[Language/Thai/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week-and-Months|Days of the Week and Months]] | * [[Language/Thai/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week-and-Months|Days of the Week and Months]] | ||
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Revision as of 22:36, 27 March 2023
As a Thai language teacher with 20 years experience, I believe that learning the names of wild animals in Thai is an essential part of mastering the language. In this lesson, we will focus on the most common wild animals that can be found in Thailand.
After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Months of the year & Numbers 1 10.
Vocabulary
Here are some of the most common wild animals that can be found in Thailand and their corresponding names in Thai:
| Thai | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ช้าง | cháang | elephant |
| สิงโต | sing-gà-dto | lion |
| นก | nók | bird |
| กระจิบ | grà-jìp | crocodile |
| จระเข้ | jará-khêe | monitor lizard |
| งู | ngoo | snake |
| หมี | mĕe | bear |
| ลิง | ling | monkey |
| กวาง | gwaang | deer |
| เสือ | sĕua | tiger |
Usage
To use these words properly, it is important to know a few things about their pronunciation. In Thai, each word has its own tone which can change the meaning of the word entirely. When you say these words, you need to be careful about the tone to use. For instance, the word "ช้าง" (elephant) is pronounced with a low tone. If you change the tone to a rising tone, you will say "ช้าง" (cold water). This is a completely different word and can cause confusion in communication.
Here are some simple tips to help you with your pronunciation:
- Listen carefully to native speakers
- Practice speaking with a Thai-speaking partner
- Focus on speaking slowly and clearly
Interesting Facts
Thailand has a rich variety of animal species due to its diverse geography and climate. In addition to the animals listed above, Thailand is also home to some unique and interesting wildlife such as the krait, a highly venomous snake, and the binturong, a bear-like creature with a prehensile tail that it uses to climb trees.
Practice
Here are some ideas to help you practice using these new words in context:
- Watch documentaries or movies about wildlife in Thailand
- Visit a local zoo or wildlife sanctuary
- Practice with a native speaker
Sources
- Welcome to the Wild: Animal Names in Thai
- Thai Language: How to say "Don't lie to me." in Thai? อย่ามาโกหกนะ ...
- Thai Animals And Its Vocabulary - Ling App
Videos
Wild Thailand Documentary 2017 - YouTube
Other Lessons
- Days of the Week and Months
- City
- Numbers
- Common Animals
- Animals
- Geography
- Health
- Thai Slang
- Feelings and Emotions
- Adjectives