Signification
Not wanting to work or move.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Sabai Sabai' often allows for 'khîi-kiat' to be used lightheartedly. It's not always a harsh insult. Despite the casual use of the word, showing laziness at work is a major loss of 'face.' Teachers often use 'khîi-kiat' to motivate students, but it can be quite stinging if said seriously. Parents often use the 'long backbone' (san-lang yaao) idiom to tease children who won't help with chores.
Use with 'จัง' (jang)
Adding 'jang' at the end (ขี้เกียจจัง) makes it sound more natural and expressive, like 'I'm so lazy!'
Watch the 'Khîi'
Remember that 'khîi' is informal. Don't use it in formal speeches or with people of much higher status.
Signification
Not wanting to work or move.
Use with 'จัง' (jang)
Adding 'jang' at the end (ขี้เกียจจัง) makes it sound more natural and expressive, like 'I'm so lazy!'
Watch the 'Khîi'
Remember that 'khîi' is informal. Don't use it in formal speeches or with people of much higher status.
The 'Reluctance' shortcut
Use 'khîi-kiat' + [Verb] whenever you want to say 'I don't feel like...' It's much faster than saying 'I don't want to...'
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with 'ขี้เกียจ' to complete the sentence.
วันนี้อากาศร้อนมาก ผมเลย____ไปวิ่ง
The sentence says 'Today is very hot, so I [am lazy] to go running.'
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I don't feel like washing the car'?
Choose the correct Thai sentence:
'ขี้เกียจ' + [Verb] is the standard pattern for 'don't feel like doing [Verb].'
Match the Thai phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
All pairs are correctly matched in the description.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: ไปดูหนังกันไหม? B: _________ อยากนอนอยู่บ้านมากกว่า
The second part of B's sentence ('I'd rather sleep at home') implies a lack of desire to go out.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesวันนี้อากาศร้อนมาก ผมเลย____ไปวิ่ง
The sentence says 'Today is very hot, so I [am lazy] to go running.'
Choose the correct Thai sentence:
'ขี้เกียจ' + [Verb] is the standard pattern for 'don't feel like doing [Verb].'
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All pairs are correctly matched in the description.
A: ไปดูหนังกันไหม? B: _________ อยากนอนอยู่บ้านมากกว่า
The second part of B's sentence ('I'd rather sleep at home') implies a lack of desire to go out.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, it's not a 'bad' word or a swear word. It's just very informal. It's perfectly fine to use with friends and family.
Usually, it describes people or animals. To describe a 'lazy' afternoon, you'd say 'wan sabai-sabai' (a comfortable day) instead.
The opposite is 'khwayan' (ขยัน), which means diligent or hard-working.
You can say 'khîi-kiat nit-noi' (ขี้เกียจนิดหน่อย).
Expressions liées
ขี้เกียจตัวเป็นขน
specialized formExtremely lazy (literally: lazy until hair grows on the body)
ขี้เกียจสันหลังยาว
idiomVery lazy (literally: long backbone lazy)
ขี้คร้าน
synonymLazy
ขยัน
contrastDiligent / Hard-working
