Signification
The act of having breakfast, lunch, or dinner
Contexte culturel
In Bangkok and central regions, 'Thaan' is the standard for the urban middle class. Using 'Kin' in a nice mall or office might get you side-eyes. In the north, people might use 'Kin' more naturally even in polite settings, but 'Thaan' is still recognized as the 'polite central' standard. Many Thai-Chinese families use 'Thaan' to show they are 'refined' and well-integrated into Thai polite society. In Isan, 'Kin' is the dominant word. 'Thaan' is often reserved for talking to officials or people from Bangkok.
The 'Khaao' Rule
Always add 'Khaao' after 'Thaan' if you aren't specifying the food. Just saying 'Thaan' sounds incomplete.
Don't be too stiff
If your Thai friends are all saying 'Kin', and you keep saying 'Thaan', you might seem like you're trying to act superior. Follow the group's lead.
Signification
The act of having breakfast, lunch, or dinner
The 'Khaao' Rule
Always add 'Khaao' after 'Thaan' if you aren't specifying the food. Just saying 'Thaan' sounds incomplete.
Don't be too stiff
If your Thai friends are all saying 'Kin', and you keep saying 'Thaan', you might seem like you're trying to act superior. Follow the group's lead.
The Greeting
If someone asks 'Thaan khaao rue yang?', they aren't necessarily inviting you to lunch. Just say 'Thaan laew khrap' (I've eaten) if you're busy.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the polite form of 'eat'.
คุณ ____ ข้าวหรือยังครับ?
Since the sentence ends with 'khrap' (polite), 'Thaan' is the correct choice.
Match the phrase to the person you are talking to.
Phrase: 'ไปทานข้าวกันไหมคะ?'
'Thaan' is appropriate for superiors or people you want to show respect to.
Complete the dialogue politely.
A: ทานข้าวหรือยังคะ? B: ___________
If someone asks using 'Thaan', it is polite to reply using 'Thaan' as well.
Which sentence is the most formal?
Choose the most formal way to say 'I am eating'.
'Rap-pra-thaan aa-haan' is the full, formal version of 'Thaan khaao'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Thai 'Eat' Hierarchy
Formal
- • รับประทานอาหาร
Polite
- • ทานข้าว
Informal
- • กินข้าว
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesคุณ ____ ข้าวหรือยังครับ?
Since the sentence ends with 'khrap' (polite), 'Thaan' is the correct choice.
Phrase: 'ไปทานข้าวกันไหมคะ?'
'Thaan' is appropriate for superiors or people you want to show respect to.
A: ทานข้าวหรือยังคะ? B: ___________
If someone asks using 'Thaan', it is polite to reply using 'Thaan' as well.
Choose the most formal way to say 'I am eating'.
'Rap-pra-thaan aa-haan' is the full, formal version of 'Thaan khaao'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! You can say 'Thaan khaao chao' (eat morning rice) for breakfast.
No, it's for any meal—pizza, pasta, or salad included.
No, both genders use it equally. Just change the ending particle (khrap/kha).
It is a verb meaning 'to eat'.
It's a cultural way of showing care and ensuring you are well-fed.
Yes, it is the perfect word to use with a teacher.
'Thaan' is the everyday polite version; 'Rap-pra-thaan' is the formal/official version.
Yes, use 'Thaan len' for snacking.
Yes, it is highly recommended for professional settings.
You can say 'Thaan guay-tiew' or just 'Thaan khaao' (as a general term for the meal).
Expressions liées
กับข้าว
similarSide dishes eaten with rice
หิวข้าว
builds onTo be hungry
อิ่มแล้ว
contrastI'm full already
ทานเล่น
specialized formTo have a snack
เลี้ยงข้าว
similarTo treat someone to a meal
