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Introduction: Welcome to the lesson on Time Expressions in Thai! In this lesson, we will learn how to tell time and talk about schedules in Thai. Understanding time expressions is crucial for effective communication, as it allows us to plan our activities and coordinate with others. We will explore various vocabulary related to time expressions, practice using them in sentences, and delve into the cultural significance of time in Thai society.

Thai Time System[edit | edit source]

Before we dive into time expressions, let's understand the Thai time system. Like many other countries, Thailand uses a 24-hour clock system. However, it is common for Thais to use both the 24-hour system and the 12-hour system, especially in informal situations. The 24-hour system is more commonly used in written form and official settings, while the 12-hour system is often used in spoken language and casual conversations. It's important to be familiar with both systems to effectively communicate in Thai.

Telling Time in Thai[edit | edit source]

To tell time in Thai, we use the word "โมง" (mohng) to indicate o'clock. For example, "2 o'clock" is "๒ โมง" (song mohng). To indicate minutes, we use the word "นาที" (naa thee). For example, "10 minutes past 2" is "๒ โมง สิบ นาที" (song mohng sip naa thee). In addition to these basic phrases, there are other time expressions that we will explore in the following sections.

Basic Time Expressions[edit | edit source]

Let's start with some basic time expressions that you can use in everyday conversations.

Morning[edit | edit source]

In Thai, the morning is referred to as "เช้า" (cháo). Here are some examples of how to express time in the morning:

Thai	Pronunciation	English
เจ็ดโมง	jèt mohng	7 o'clock
แปดโมงครึ่ง	bpàet mohng khrêung	8:30
สิบโมงเช้า	sìp mohng cháo	10 o'clock in the morning

Afternoon[edit | edit source]

The afternoon is referred to as "บ่าย" (bàai) in Thai. Here are some examples of how to express time in the afternoon:

Thai	Pronunciation	English
หนึ่งโมงบ่าย	nèung mohng bàai	1 o'clock in the afternoon
สามโมงครึ่ง	săam mohng khrêung	3:30
ห้าโมงเย็น	hâa mohng yen	5 o'clock in the evening

Evening and Night[edit | edit source]

The evening and night are referred to as "เย็น" (yen) and "ค่ำ" (kâm) respectively in Thai. Here are some examples of how to express time in the evening and night:

Thai	Pronunciation	English
หกโมงเย็น	hòk mohng yen	6 o'clock in the evening
เก้าโมง	gâo mohng	9 o'clock
สิบสองโมงครึ่งค่ำ	sìp sŏng mohng khrêung kâm	12:30 at night

More Time Expressions[edit | edit source]

Now that we have covered the basic time expressions, let's explore some more specific time-related vocabulary.

Minutes[edit | edit source]

To express minutes in Thai, we use the word "นาที" (naa thee). Here are some examples:

Thai	Pronunciation	English
สิบนาที	sìp naa thee	10 minutes
ยี่สิบนาที	yîi sìp naa thee	20 minutes
สามสิบนาที	săam sìp naa thee	30 minutes

Hours and Minutes[edit | edit source]

To express time with both hours and minutes, we use the word "นาฬิกา" (naa lí gaa). Here are some examples:

Thai	Pronunciation	English
สองนาฬิกา	sŏng naa lí gaa	2 hours
สามนาฬิกาครึ่ง	săam naa lí gaa khrêung	3 and a half hours
ห้านาฬิกาสิบ	hâa naa lí gaa sìp	5 hours and 10 minutes

Asking for Time[edit | edit source]

To ask for the time in Thai, you can use the following phrases:

"กี่โมงแล้ว" (gìi mohng láew) - What time is it?
"ถามเวลาหน่อยได้ไหม" (thaam wêe laa nòi dâi măi) - Can I ask for the time?

Cultural Significance of Time in Thai Society[edit | edit source]

In Thai culture, time is viewed differently compared to some Western cultures. Punctuality is highly valued in Thai society, especially in formal and business settings. It is considered impolite to be late for appointments or meetings. Arriving a few minutes early is seen as a sign of respect and professionalism.

In addition to punctuality, there are specific time-related customs that are unique to Thai culture. For example, Thais have a concept called "สองเวลา" (sŏng wêe laa), which translates to "two times." This refers to the Thai practice of dividing the day into morning and afternoon/evening sessions. It is common for businesses, schools, and government offices to close for a few hours during the afternoon for a break or nap time. This custom reflects the Thai value of work-life balance and relaxation.

Practice Exercise:[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what you have learned! Translate the following sentences from English to Thai:

1. It's 8:45 in the morning. 2. What time is it? 3. I have a meeting at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. 4. Can I ask for the time? 5. My flight is at 7:30 in the evening.

Solutions: 1. เป็นเวลา แปดโมงสี่สิบห้านาทีเช้า 2. กี่โมงแล้ว 3. ผมมีการประชุมเวลาสองโมงบ่าย 4. ถามเวลาหน่อยได้ไหม 5. เที่ยวบินของฉันเวลาเจ็ดโมงครึ่งเย็น

Congratulations! You've completed the lesson on Time Expressions in Thai. You can now confidently tell time and talk about schedules in Thai. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary to become even more fluent in Thai!

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]

Thai Language Phrases Lesson 4: Time - YouTube[edit | edit source]

USEFUL THAI PHRASES: Long Time No See - YouTube[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 believe that learning how to tell time and talk about schedules is an essential part of mastering Thai as a beginner. In this lesson, we will cover the basics of Thai time expressions and how to use them in daily activities.
+Introduction:
+Welcome to the lesson on Time Expressions in Thai! In this lesson, we will learn how to tell time and talk about schedules in Thai. Understanding time expressions is crucial for effective communication, as it allows us to plan our activities and coordinate with others. We will explore various vocabulary related to time expressions, practice using them in sentences, and delve into the cultural significance of time in Thai society.
-== Thai Time Expressions ==
+== Thai Time System ==
+Before we dive into time expressions, let's understand the Thai time system. Like many other countries, Thailand uses a 24-hour clock system. However, it is common for Thais to use both the 24-hour system and the 12-hour system, especially in informal situations. The 24-hour system is more commonly used in written form and official settings, while the 12-hour system is often used in spoken language and casual conversations. It's important to be familiar with both systems to effectively communicate in Thai.
-Like many languages, Thai has its own unique way of expressing time. To build a strong foundation, it's important to be familiar with the basics of Thai time expressions.
+=== Telling Time in Thai ===
+To tell time in Thai, we use the word "โมง" (mohng) to indicate o'clock. For example, "2 o'clock" is "๒ โมง" (song mohng). To indicate minutes, we use the word "นาที" (naa thee). For example, "10 minutes past 2" is "๒ โมง สิบ นาที" (song mohng sip naa thee). In addition to these basic phrases, there are other time expressions that we will explore in the following sections.
-### Basic Thai Time Vocabulary
+=== Basic Time Expressions ===
+Let's start with some basic time expressions that you can use in everyday conversations.
-* เที่ยงคืน /thîiang kheư̄n/ - midnight
+==== Morning ====
-* ตีหนึ่ง /dtii nùeng/ - 1 a.m.
+In Thai, the morning is referred to as "เช้า" (cháo). Here are some examples of how to express time in the morning:
-* สองโมงเช้า /sǎawng mohng cháao/ - 2 a.m.
-* บ่ายโมง /bàai mohng/ - 1 p.m.
-* สามโมงเย็น /sǎam mohng yen/ - 3 p.m.
-* สี่โมง /sìi mohng/ - 4 p.m.
-* ห้าโมงเย็น /hâa mohng yen/ - 5 p.m.
-* หกโมงเย็น /hòk mohng yen/ - 6 p.m.
-* เจ็ดโมง /jèt mohng/ - 7 p.m.
-* แปดโมงเย็น /bpàet mohng yen/ - 8 p.m.
-* เที่ยงวัน /thîiang wan/ - noon
-### Asking What Time It Is
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| เจ็ดโมง || jèt mohng || 7 o'clock
+|-
+| แปดโมงครึ่ง || bpàet mohng khrêung || 8:30
+|-
+| สิบโมงเช้า || sìp mohng cháo || 10 o'clock in the morning
+|}
-To ask "What time is it?" you say "กี่โมง /gìi mohng/?"
+==== Afternoon ====
+The afternoon is referred to as "บ่าย" (bàai) in Thai. Here are some examples of how to express time in the afternoon:
-### Describing Time
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| หนึ่งโมงบ่าย || nèung mohng bàai || 1 o'clock in the afternoon
+|-
+| สามโมงครึ่ง || săam mohng khrêung || 3:30
+|-
+| ห้าโมงเย็น || hâa mohng yen || 5 o'clock in the evening
+|}
-When describing time, Thai has specific words to use to indicate whether it is in the morning, afternoon, or evening.
+==== Evening and Night ====
+The evening and night are referred to as "เย็น" (yen) and "ค่ำ" (kâm) respectively in Thai. Here are some examples of how to express time in the evening and night:
-* เช้า /cháao/ - morning
+{| class="wikitable"
-* บ่าย /bàai/ - afternoon/evening
+! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English
-* เย็น /yen/ - evening/night
+|-
+| หกโมงเย็น || hòk mohng yen || 6 o'clock in the evening
+|-
+| เก้าโมง || gâo mohng || 9 o'clock
+|-
+| สิบสองโมงครึ่งค่ำ || sìp sŏng mohng khrêung kâm || 12:30 at night
+|}
-For example:
+=== More Time Expressions ===
-* เวลาสามโมงเย็น /wela sǎam mohng yen/ - Three o'clock in the afternoon/evening.
+Now that we have covered the basic time expressions, let's explore some more specific time-related vocabulary.
-* เวลาห้าโมงเช้า /wela hâa mohng cháao/ - Five o'clock in the morning.
-## Talking About Schedules
+==== Minutes ====
+To express minutes in Thai, we use the word "นาที" (naa thee). Here are some examples:
-Whether it's for work or leisure, talking about schedules is an important part of daily communication. In Thai, there are specific words and phrases to use to talk about your daily routine.
-### Daily Activities Vocabulary
-Here are some common activities with the corresponding Thai words and translations:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| เรียน /riian/ || Rii-en || study
+| สิบนาที || sìp naa thee || 10 minutes
 |-
-| ทำงาน /tham ngaan/ || Tham-ngarn || work
+| ยี่สิบนาที || yîi sìp naa thee || 20 minutes
 |-
-| นอน /naawn/ || nor || sleep
+| สามสิบนาที || săam sìp naa thee || 30 minutes
+|}
+==== Hours and Minutes ====
+To express time with both hours and minutes, we use the word "นาฬิกา" (naa lí gaa). Here are some examples:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| กินข้าว /gin kâao/ || gin kao || eat
+| สองนาฬิกา || sŏng naa lí gaa || 2 hours
 |-
-| วิ่งเช้า /wíng cháao/ || Wing-chaow || run in the morning
+| สามนาฬิกาครึ่ง || săam naa lí gaa khrêung || 3 and a half hours
 |-
-| ออกกำลังกาย /àwk gam-laŋ-gaay/ || awk gam-lung-gai || exercise
+| ห้านาฬิกาสิบ || hâa naa lí gaa sìp || 5 hours and 10 minutes
-|-
-| ดูหนัง /duu nang/ || du nang || watch a movie
-|-
-| ซื้อของ /súe kong/ || sue kong || go shopping
-|-
-| เล่นเกม /len game/ || lên gem || play games
 |}
-### Talking About Schedules
+=== Asking for Time ===
+To ask for the time in Thai, you can use the following phrases:
+* "กี่โมงแล้ว" (gìi mohng láew) - What time is it?
+* "ถามเวลาหน่อยได้ไหม" (thaam wêe laa nòi dâi măi) - Can I ask for the time?
-When talking about schedules, here are some useful phrases.
+=== Cultural Significance of Time in Thai Society ===
+In Thai culture, time is viewed differently compared to some Western cultures. Punctuality is highly valued in Thai society, especially in formal and business settings. It is considered impolite to be late for appointments or meetings. Arriving a few minutes early is seen as a sign of respect and professionalism.
-* วันนี้มีอะไรทำไหม /wan níi mi a-rai tham mǎi?/ - What are you doing today?
+In addition to punctuality, there are specific time-related customs that are unique to Thai culture. For example, Thais have a concept called "สองเวลา" (sŏng wêe laa), which translates to "two times." This refers to the Thai practice of dividing the day into morning and afternoon/evening sessions. It is common for businesses, schools, and government offices to close for a few hours during the afternoon for a break or nap time. This custom reflects the Thai value of work-life balance and relaxation.
-* พรุ่งนี้มีอะไรทำ /phrùng níi mi a-rai tham?/ - What are you doing tomorrow?
-* วันนี้คุณว่างไหม /wan níi kun wâang mǎi?/ - Are you free today?
-* ตอนนี้กี่โมงแล้ว /dton-níi gìi mohng láew?/ - What time is it now?
-* พรุ่งนี้คุณต้องไปทำงานไหม /phrùng níi kun dtawng bpai tham ngaan mǎi?/ - Do you have to work tomorrow?
-== Practice Exercise ==
+=== Practice Exercise: ===
+Now it's time to practice what you have learned! Translate the following sentences from English to Thai:
-To practice your Thai time expressions and daily activities vocabulary, try to answer the following questions in Thai:
+. It's 8:45 in the morning.
+. What time is it?
+. I have a meeting at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
+. Can I ask for the time?
+. My flight is at 7:30 in the evening.
-. วันนี้คุณว่างไหม? คุณจะทำอะไร?
+Solutions:
-. พรุ่งนี้คุณต้องทำงานจริงหรือไม่?
+. เป็นเวลา แปดโมงสี่สิบห้านาทีเช้า
-. คุณออกกำลังกายที่ไหน?
+. กี่โมงแล้ว
-. เวลาสี่โมงเย็นเมืองไทยมื้อนี้ จะมื้ออะไรกัน?
+. ผมมีการประชุมเวลาสองโมงบ่าย
-. คุณชอบเล่นเกมหรือดูหนัง?
+. ถามเวลาหน่อยได้ไหม
+. เที่ยวบินของฉันเวลาเจ็ดโมงครึ่งเย็น
-== Sources ==
+Congratulations! You've completed the lesson on Time Expressions in Thai. You can now confidently tell time and talk about schedules in Thai. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary to become even more fluent in Thai!
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_language Thai Language]
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_in_Thailand Time in Thailand]
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+==Sources==
+* [https://www.lingohut.com/en/v776819/thai-lessons-time-expressions Thai lessons: Time expressions]
+* [https://www.thailanguagehut.com/learn-thai-parts-of-the-day/ Thai Language Lessons and Examples - speak like a local]
+* [https://learnthaistyle.com/time-concepts-thai-language/ Time Concepts in Thai Language | Learn Thai Style]
+==Other Lessons==
 * [[Language/Thai/Vocabulary/Basic-Colors|Basic Colors]]
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