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A basic question to ask someone's name.
Contexto cultural
Thais often use nicknames (Chue-len) which are usually one or two syllables long and can be anything from 'Pig' (Moo) to 'Bank' or 'Apple'. Don't be surprised if someone gives you a nickname instead of a formal name. In business, it is common to use 'Khun' followed by the first name, never the surname. Surnames are very formal and rarely used in speech. Younger generations might use 'ชื่อไรอะ' (Chue rai a) on social media, which is a very clipped, informal version of the phrase. If you know someone is older, you might use 'Pee' (older sibling) instead of 'Khun' to sound warmer and more 'Thai'.
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Thai is a tonal language, but facial expressions help convey the 'politeness' that the particles intend.
Don't forget the particle
Saying 'Khun chue arai' without 'krap' or 'ka' can sound like you are angry or demanding.
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A basic question to ask someone's name.
Smile while asking
Thai is a tonal language, but facial expressions help convey the 'politeness' that the particles intend.
Don't forget the particle
Saying 'Khun chue arai' without 'krap' or 'ka' can sound like you are angry or demanding.
Use 'Khun' + Name
Once they tell you their name (e.g., 'Beer'), address them as 'Khun Beer' to stay polite.
Nicknames are normal
If they say their name is 'Bank' or 'Golf', don't laugh! These are very common Thai nicknames.
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Fill in the missing polite particle for a male speaker.
คุณชื่ออะไร____
Men use 'ครับ' (krap) to be polite.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a new boss their name?
Asking a superior:
'Khun' and 'Krap' provide the necessary level of respect for a boss.
Match the Thai word to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four components of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: สวัสดีครับ ผมชื่อมานะครับ ____? B: สวัสดีค่ะ ชื่อวิภาค่ะ
The context is an introduction, so asking for a name is the logical next step.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are a woman meeting a new friend.
Women use 'คะ' (ka) instead of 'ครับ' (krap).
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5 ejerciciosคุณชื่ออะไร____
Men use 'ครับ' (krap) to be polite.
Asking a superior:
'Khun' and 'Krap' provide the necessary level of respect for a boss.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the four components of the phrase.
A: สวัสดีครับ ผมชื่อมานะครับ ____? B: สวัสดีค่ะ ชื่อวิภาค่ะ
The context is an introduction, so asking for a name is the logical next step.
Situation: You are a woman meeting a new friend.
Women use 'คะ' (ka) instead of 'ครับ' (krap).
🎉 Puntuación: /5
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasIt's a politeness marker. Without it, you sound like you're barking an order.
Only with children or very close friends. Otherwise, it's too informal.
Change 'Krap' to 'Ka'. The rest of the sentence stays the same.
Say 'Phom chue [Name] krap' (Male) or 'Chan chue [Name] ka' (Female).
In a first meeting, yes. It's the safest way to be respectful.
It means 'what'. It always comes after the thing it's asking about.
Rarely in conversation. Stick to first names or nicknames.
Say 'ขอโทษครับ ชื่ออะไรนะครับ' (Sorry, what was the name again?).
Yes: 'ขอทราบชื่อของคุณครับ' (May I know your name?).
No, you should use different pronouns and verbs for monks.
Thai grammar doesn't require a linking verb for names.
Yes, it can mean 'Mr.', 'Ms.', or 'You'.
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