Bedeutung
Asking for someone's opinion on a matter.
Kultureller Hintergrund
When asking an elder or superior 'คิดว่ายังไง', always use 'khrap' or 'ka'. It's often better to wait for them to ask you first, or use a more formal 'มีความเห็นอย่างไร'. Thais may give a vague answer like 'ก็ดี' (It's good) to avoid conflict. If you hear this, they might not actually like the idea, but are being polite. Asking for someone's opinion is a way to 'give face' (show respect). It's a key part of Thai workplace harmony. In LINE chats, 'คิดว่าไง' is very common. Using stickers after the phrase makes it feel friendlier and less like an interrogation.
Add Particles
Always add 'khrap' or 'ka' to sound like a polite, educated speaker.
Don't say 'Khit Arai'
English speakers often translate 'What do you think' literally to 'Khit arai'. This is a major giveaway that you are a beginner.
Bedeutung
Asking for someone's opinion on a matter.
Add Particles
Always add 'khrap' or 'ka' to sound like a polite, educated speaker.
Don't say 'Khit Arai'
English speakers often translate 'What do you think' literally to 'Khit arai'. This is a major giveaway that you are a beginner.
The 'Wa-ngai' Shortcut
With close friends, just say 'ว่าไง?' (Wa-ngai?) after suggesting something. It's cool and natural.
Listen for the 'But'
If someone says 'ก็ดีนะ แต่...' (It's good, but...), their real opinion is what comes after the 'but'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank to ask for an opinion politely.
หนังเรื่องนี้สนุกดีนะ คุณ... ครับ?
'คิดว่ายังไง' is the correct phrase for asking an opinion.
Which sentence is the most formal way to ask for an opinion in a report?
Select the formal version:
'มีความเห็นอย่างไร' uses formal vocabulary suitable for reports.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: เย็นนี้ไปกินส้มตำกันไหม? B: ...
B agrees and then asks for A's final confirmation/opinion.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Asking a coworker about a new project idea.
The polite particle 'khrap' makes it suitable for a coworker.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenหนังเรื่องนี้สนุกดีนะ คุณ... ครับ?
'คิดว่ายังไง' is the correct phrase for asking an opinion.
Select the formal version:
'มีความเห็นอย่างไร' uses formal vocabulary suitable for reports.
A: เย็นนี้ไปกินส้มตำกันไหม? B: ...
B agrees and then asks for A's final confirmation/opinion.
Asking a coworker about a new project idea.
The polite particle 'khrap' makes it suitable for a coworker.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, as long as you add 'khrap' or 'ka' at the end. For even more respect, use 'มีความเห็นอย่างไรครับ'.
'ยังไง' is spoken and informal. 'อย่างไร' is written and formal. They mean the same thing.
You can, but it's less common and can be ambiguous. Keeping the 'wa' makes it clearly about an opinion.
Start with 'ผมว่า...' (I think...) or 'ฉันว่า...' followed by your opinion.
No. 'How are you' is 'Sabaidi mai?' or 'Pen yang-ngai bang?'.
Constantly. It's the standard way to solicit feedback in meetings.
Yes, it's a great way to encourage kids to express themselves.
You would say 'คุณคิดยังไงกับผม/ฉัน?'
Yes, 'ว่าไง' or 'ว่าไงวัยรุ่น' (What's up, teen?).
Thai logic focuses on the *manner* or *way* of thinking rather than the thought as an object.
Yes, it's very common in LINE and Messenger.
Yes, if you are asking for help or an opinion on something neutral, just add 'khrap/ka'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
เห็นด้วยไหม
similarDo you agree?
ว่ายังไงนะ
confusingWhat did you say?
เป็นยังไงบ้าง
similarHow is it going? / How was it?
คิดเห็นอย่างไร
specialized formWhat is your viewpoint?
ว่าไง
synonymWhat's up? / What do you think?
