Signification
Emphasizing the beauty of something or someone.
Contexte culturel
Thais often use 'jing-jing' to prove they aren't just being 'greng jai' (overly polite). It adds a layer of 'Jing Jai' (sincerity) to the conversation. On platforms like Instagram, 'สวยจริงๆ' is often written with extra 'ๆ' (สวยจริงๆๆๆๆ) to show extreme excitement. When visiting temples, using 'สวยจริงๆ' is a way to show 'Anumothana' (appreciation of merit/goodness) for the craftsmanship. Men should be careful; while 'suai jing-jing' is nice, saying it too early or too often might come across as 'jao choo' (playboy/flirty).
The 'Duay' Addition
Add 'duay' (ด้วย) at the end—'สวยจริงๆ ด้วย'—to mean 'It really is beautiful (as I thought/as you said).' It sounds very native.
Tone Check
Be careful with 'Suai' (rising tone). If you say it with a mid tone, you're calling someone unlucky!
Signification
Emphasizing the beauty of something or someone.
The 'Duay' Addition
Add 'duay' (ด้วย) at the end—'สวยจริงๆ ด้วย'—to mean 'It really is beautiful (as I thought/as you said).' It sounds very native.
Tone Check
Be careful with 'Suai' (rising tone). If you say it with a mid tone, you're calling someone unlucky!
Accepting the Compliment
When someone says this to you, a simple 'Khob-khun ka/krap' with a smile is the best response.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'The sunset is really beautiful.'
พระอาทิตย์ตก ________
The adjective 'สวย' comes before the intensifier 'จริงๆ'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to compliment a friend's new car?
Choose the best option:
Subject (รถใหม่คุณ) + Adjective (สวย) + Intensifier (จริงๆ).
Complete the dialogue.
A: ดูรูปแฟนฉันสิ B: ว้าว ________!
Assuming the partner is female, 'สวยจริงๆ' is the appropriate compliment.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are standing at the top of a mountain looking at the view.
'สวยจริงๆ' is used for visual beauty like a mountain view.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Intensifier Strength
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesพระอาทิตย์ตก ________
The adjective 'สวย' comes before the intensifier 'จริงๆ'.
Choose the best option:
Subject (รถใหม่คุณ) + Adjective (สวย) + Intensifier (จริงๆ).
A: ดูรูปแฟนฉันสิ B: ว้าว ________!
Assuming the partner is female, 'สวยจริงๆ' is the appropriate compliment.
You are standing at the top of a mountain looking at the view.
'สวยจริงๆ' is used for visual beauty like a mountain view.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsUsually, no. For food, use 'Na-kin jing-jing' (Looks really delicious) or 'Aroi jing-jing' (Really delicious). 'Suai' is for visual aesthetics, not taste.
Yes, if you add 'krap' or 'ka' at the end. It's a polite and sincere compliment.
'Suai mak' is 'Very beautiful' (quantity). 'Suai jing-jing' is 'Truly beautiful' (sincerity/quality).
Yes, it's very common to describe architecture or home decor.
Reduplication in Thai is used to intensify the meaning of a word, similar to 'really, really' in English.
Use the symbol 'ๆ' (mai-yamok) after the word you want to repeat.
The word 'Suai' is usually used for feminine beauty, but the phrase itself can be used by anyone.
You would usually say 'Phleng nee phrao jing-jing' (This song is really melodious), but 'Suai' can be used for the lyrics.
No, it's standard Thai, though very common in casual conversation.
Say 'Maiค่อยสวย' (Mai koi suai) or 'Mai suaiเท่าไหร่' (Mai suai thao-rai).
Expressions liées
สวยมาก
similarVery beautiful
สวยจัง
similarSo beautiful!
สวยงาม
specialized formElegant/Beautiful
น่ารักจริงๆ
similarReally cute
หล่อจริงๆ
contrastReally handsome
สวยเว่อร์
specialized formInsanely beautiful
