मतलब
Polite way to interrupt or ask for help
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The phrase is deeply tied to 'Kreng Jai'. Even if you have a right to be there (like a customer in a shop), using this phrase makes the interaction smoother. In meetings, junior staff will often use this before offering a dissenting opinion to avoid appearing aggressive. On the Line app, stickers featuring characters bowing and saying this phrase are among the most popular for work-related chats. In villages, people might use 'รบกวนหน่อยนะ' more often as it feels more neighborly and less like a formal apology.
The 'Wai' Combo
When saying this to an elder, perform a small 'Wai' (hands together) to double your politeness points.
Don't Overuse
If you say it every 5 minutes to the same person, it starts to sound insincere or annoying.
मतलब
Polite way to interrupt or ask for help
The 'Wai' Combo
When saying this to an elder, perform a small 'Wai' (hands together) to double your politeness points.
Don't Overuse
If you say it every 5 minutes to the same person, it starts to sound insincere or annoying.
Smile!
Thailand is the Land of Smiles. A polite phrase without a smile can feel cold or robotic.
Add 'Vela'
Adding 'Vela' (time) makes the apology feel more specific and respectful of their schedule.
खुद को परखो
Which phrase is most appropriate when calling a client at 2:00 PM?
สวัสดีครับ _________ ไม่ทราบว่าสะดวกคุยไหมครับ
Option 'a' is the standard polite way to acknowledge you are calling during work hours.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a library and need to ask someone to move their bag so you can sit.
You are disturbing their space/peace, so 'rop kuan' is perfect.
Fill in the missing word to complete the polite apology.
ขอโทษ___รบกวนนะครับ
'ที่' (thi) acts as the connector 'that' or 'for' in this context.
Complete the dialogue between a student and a teacher.
Student: ขอโทษที่รบกวนค่ะอาจารย์ หนูมีคำถามค่ะ Teacher: _________
'ไม่เป็นไร' (It's okay/No problem) is the standard response to an apology for disturbing someone.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Politeness Levels
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासสวัสดีครับ _________ ไม่ทราบว่าสะดวกคุยไหมครับ
Option 'a' is the standard polite way to acknowledge you are calling during work hours.
Situation: You are at a library and need to ask someone to move their bag so you can sit.
You are disturbing their space/peace, so 'rop kuan' is perfect.
ขอโทษ___รบกวนนะครับ
'ที่' (thi) acts as the connector 'that' or 'for' in this context.
Student: ขอโทษที่รบกวนค่ะอาจารย์ หนูมีคำถามค่ะ Teacher: _________
'ไม่เป็นไร' (It's okay/No problem) is the standard response to an apology for disturbing someone.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, it is highly recommended. It shows you respect their authority and time.
Only with close friends or colleagues. For others, use the full 'Kho thot thi rop kuan'.
That means 'It's okay.' You can proceed with your question or request.
Only in very formal writing or if you are speaking to someone of very high status.
Yes, it's a great way to start an email asking for a favor.
Yes, in the context of interrupting. But for 'Excuse me, let me pass,' use 'Khor thang noi' (May I have some way).
The phrase itself isn't, but the particles 'khrap' and 'kha' at the end are.
Technically yes, but it will sound very sarcastic.
Say 'ขอโทษที่รบกวนอีกครั้งนะครับ' (Kho thot thi rop kuan eek krang na khrap).
Extremely. You'll hear it in almost every Thai drama (Lakorn).
संबंधित मुहावरे
ขออภัย
synonymFormal apology
เกรงใจ
similarTo be considerate
ขัดจังหวะ
specialized formTo interrupt
รบกวนด้วยนะ
builds onPlease help me with this
ไม่เป็นไร
contrastIt's okay / No problem
