Bedeutung
Stating that you are prepared.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Saying 'พร้อมแล้ว' (I'm ready) when you are actually not ready is common to avoid social friction, but it can be frustrating in business. It's better to say 'ขอเวลาอีก 5 นาที' (Give me 5 more minutes). The concept of 'readiness' (khwaam phrôm) is often discussed in meditation. Being 'ready' means having a mind that is present and not distracted. In meetings, the junior person will often wait for the senior person to say they are 'พร้อม' before starting any presentation. On social media or in games, Thai youth often use 'พร้อม+' (Phrôm plus) to show they are more than ready for something exciting.
The 'R' Drop
If you want to sound like a local, don't over-pronounce the 'r' in 'phrôm'. Most Thais say 'phôm' in casual conversation.
Politeness Matters
Never forget 'khrap' or 'kha' when saying this to someone older or a stranger. 'พร้อมแล้ว' alone can sound like a command.
Bedeutung
Stating that you are prepared.
The 'R' Drop
If you want to sound like a local, don't over-pronounce the 'r' in 'phrôm'. Most Thais say 'phôm' in casual conversation.
Politeness Matters
Never forget 'khrap' or 'kha' when saying this to someone older or a stranger. 'พร้อมแล้ว' alone can sound like a command.
The Double Ready
Saying 'พร้อมๆ' (phrôm phrôm) shows you are very excited and ready to go immediately!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank to say 'I (female) am ready.'
ฉัน_____ค่ะ
'พร้อมแล้ว' means ready. 'เสร็จแล้ว' means finished. 'ไปแล้ว' means already gone.
Which phrase is the most natural way to ask a friend 'Are you ready yet?'
How do you ask 'Ready yet?'
'หรือยัง' (rǔue-yang) is the standard way to ask '...yet?' in Thai.
Match the phrase to the situation: You are at a restaurant and want to order.
What do you say to the waiter?
You use 'พร้อมแล้ว' to signal you are ready to order.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ไปกันเถอะ รถมาแล้ว B: แป๊บหนึ่งนะ... โอเค _____
B is saying 'Wait a second... Okay, I'm ready.'
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenฉัน_____ค่ะ
'พร้อมแล้ว' means ready. 'เสร็จแล้ว' means finished. 'ไปแล้ว' means already gone.
How do you ask 'Ready yet?'
'หรือยัง' (rǔue-yang) is the standard way to ask '...yet?' in Thai.
What do you say to the waiter?
You use 'พร้อมแล้ว' to signal you are ready to order.
A: ไปกันเถอะ รถมาแล้ว B: แป๊บหนึ่งนะ... โอเค _____
B is saying 'Wait a second... Okay, I'm ready.'
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, in casual speech, 'พร้อม' is enough. But 'พร้อมแล้ว' sounds more complete and natural for an announcement.
It's 'phrôm' with an aspirated 'p' (like 'p' in 'pot'). The 'r' is optional in casual speech.
Say 'ยังไม่พร้อม' (yang mâi phrôm).
Yes! 'อาหารพร้อมแล้ว' (aa-hǎan phrôm láew) means 'The food is ready.'
'เตรียม' is the verb 'to prepare'. 'พร้อม' is the adjective 'ready'.
It is neutral. It becomes formal when you add polite particles.
Yes, 'ทางเราพร้อมแล้วที่จะ...' (We are ready to...) is very common in business emails.
The phrase 'พร้อมแล้ว' is the same. Only the polite particles (khrap/kha) and pronouns (phom/dichan) change.
Say 'พร้อมสั่งแล้วครับ/ค่ะ' (Phrôm sàung láew khráp/khâ).
It's a short version of 'พร้อมหรือยัง' (Are you ready yet?). It's very common among friends.
Verwandte Redewendungen
เตรียมตัว
similarTo prepare oneself
เสร็จแล้ว
contrastFinished
เอาเลย
builds onGo ahead / Do it
พร้อมหน้า
specialized formAll present
ยินดี
similarWilling/Glad
