Signification
Requesting food at a restaurant.
Contexte culturel
Tipping is not mandatory when ordering food, but in modern restaurants, a 10% service charge is often already included in the bill. When ordering at a stall, it's common to customize your order (e.g., 'mai phet' - not spicy). The vendor expects you to 'sang' exactly how you like it. The person who 'sang ahaan' (orders) for the group is often the one who pays, especially if they are the most senior person present. Thailand has one of the highest rates of food delivery app usage in SE Asia. 'Sang ahaan' is now a 24/7 activity in cities like Bangkok.
The 'Khor' Prefix
Always add 'Khor' (May I) before 'sang ahaan' to sound like a polite, well-educated speaker.
Tone Alert
Be careful with 'Sǎng' (order) vs 'Sǎng' (to blow one's nose). The tone is crucial!
Signification
Requesting food at a restaurant.
The 'Khor' Prefix
Always add 'Khor' (May I) before 'sang ahaan' to sound like a polite, well-educated speaker.
Tone Alert
Be careful with 'Sǎng' (order) vs 'Sǎng' (to blow one's nose). The tone is crucial!
The Menu Wait
In Thailand, waiters often stand right next to you while you look at the menu. Don't feel pressured; it's just their way of being ready to 'sang ahaan'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'I want to order food.'
ผมอยาก___อาหารครับ
'Sang' is the correct verb for ordering at a restaurant.
Which phrase is used for 'Takeaway'?
How do you say 'Order to take home'?
'Klap baan' means return home, so 'sang klap baan' is takeaway.
Complete the dialogue.
Waiter: รับอะไรดีครับ? Customer: ขอ___หน่อยครับ
The customer is responding to the waiter's invitation to order.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are using the Grab app on your phone.
Apps are considered 'online' ordering.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesผมอยาก___อาหารครับ
'Sang' is the correct verb for ordering at a restaurant.
How do you say 'Order to take home'?
'Klap baan' means return home, so 'sang klap baan' is takeaway.
Waiter: รับอะไรดีครับ? Customer: ขอ___หน่อยครับ
The customer is responding to the waiter's invitation to order.
You are using the Grab app on your phone.
Apps are considered 'online' ordering.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, in context, you can just say 'Sang arai dee?' (What should we order?). The 'ahaan' is often implied.
It's closer to 'Sǎng' with an 'ah' sound, but very short. The low tone is the most important part.
Use 'sang hai' + [person]. For example: 'Sang hai mae' (Order for mother).
It's a type of restaurant where you can order any dish you want, even if it's not on a menu.
Usually, you use 'sang kruang-duem' for drinks, but 'sang ahaan' can cover the whole meal in general conversation.
In a street stall, a loud (but polite) call is normal. In a fine dining restaurant, it's better to catch the waiter's eye.
Say 'Khor yok-loek thi sang pai' (I want to cancel what I ordered).
Yes! You can 'sang suea-pha' (order clothes) online too. 'Sang' works for any custom order.
'Sang' is the act of ordering. 'Ao' means 'I want/I'll take.' You 'sang' by saying 'Ao pad thai'.
Say 'Khor menu noi krap' before you are ready to 'sang ahaan'.
Expressions liées
เมนูอาหาร
similarFood menu
เช็คบิล
builds onPay the bill
รสชาติ
similarTaste/Flavor
จองโต๊ะ
similarReserve a table
อาหารตามสั่ง
specialized formMade-to-order food
