मतलब
Gathering for business discussions.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Hierarchy is paramount. The most senior person usually sits at the head of the table and speaks first. It is considered polite to wait for them to invite comments before speaking. The concept of 'Face' (Na-ta) is important. Avoid criticizing a colleague's idea harshly in a 'ประชุมงาน'. Instead, use indirect language to suggest alternatives. Meetings often involve food. Providing snacks or drinks is a way to show care for the participants and can help ease the tension of a difficult discussion. While formal meetings in big corporations are punctual, smaller businesses might have a more relaxed approach to the start time. However, as a learner, it is always best to be on time.
The 'Busy' Excuse
If you want to sound professional and avoid a social obligation, simply say 'ติดประชุมงาน' (tid prachum ngan). It is the ultimate polite 'no' in Thai business culture.
Don't forget the 'Ngan'
Just saying 'ประชุม' is fine, but adding 'งาน' makes it clear that you are doing something productive and professional, which sounds better to bosses.
मतलब
Gathering for business discussions.
The 'Busy' Excuse
If you want to sound professional and avoid a social obligation, simply say 'ติดประชุมงาน' (tid prachum ngan). It is the ultimate polite 'no' in Thai business culture.
Don't forget the 'Ngan'
Just saying 'ประชุม' is fine, but adding 'งาน' makes it clear that you are doing something productive and professional, which sounds better to bosses.
Wait for the 'Phu Yai'
In a meeting, let the most senior person speak first. Jumping in too early can be seen as aggressive or disrespectful.
Use 'Khui Ngan' for peers
If you are talking to a work friend, 'ประชุมงาน' might sound too formal. Use 'คุยงาน' to keep the vibe friendly.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to say 'I have a work meeting tomorrow.'
พรุ่งนี้ผมมี________ตอนเช้า
'ประชุมงาน' is the correct term for a professional meeting. 'นัดเจอ' is for social meetups, and 'คุยเล่น' is for casual chatting.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal office setting?
Which one should you say to your boss?
This uses the formal 'ขอเชิญ' (invite) and the polite particle 'ครับ', making it suitable for a boss.
Complete the dialogue where someone is declining a call.
A: ฮัลโหล ว่างไหม? B: ขอโทษนะ ตอนนี้ฉัน________อยู่
'ติดประชุมงาน' (stuck in a work meeting) is the most professional and common excuse in this context.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are on a Zoom call with your team.
A Zoom call with a team is a classic 'ประชุมงาน' scenario.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formal vs. Informal Meetings
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासพรุ่งนี้ผมมี________ตอนเช้า
'ประชุมงาน' is the correct term for a professional meeting. 'นัดเจอ' is for social meetups, and 'คุยเล่น' is for casual chatting.
Which one should you say to your boss?
This uses the formal 'ขอเชิญ' (invite) and the polite particle 'ครับ', making it suitable for a boss.
A: ฮัลโหล ว่างไหม? B: ขอโทษนะ ตอนนี้ฉัน________อยู่
'ติดประชุมงาน' (stuck in a work meeting) is the most professional and common excuse in this context.
Situation: You are on a Zoom call with your team.
A Zoom call with a team is a classic 'ประชุมงาน' scenario.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालNo, it can be used for any work-related gathering, including coffee shops, construction sites, or online calls.
Yes, students frequently use 'ประชุมงานกลุ่ม' (group work meeting) for university assignments.
'ประชุม' is the general verb for meeting. 'ประชุมงาน' specifically adds 'work' to clarify the purpose.
Say 'ติดประชุมอยู่ครับ/ค่ะ' (tid prachum yu krap/ka).
In Thai culture, it's very common to have snacks or coffee. For longer meetings, boxed lunches are often provided.
Use the phrase 'เลื่อนประชุม' (luean prachum).
Yes, Thais often say 'มีมิตติ้ง' (mi meeting), but it sounds more casual or 'Tinglish' than 'ประชุมงาน'.
You can say 'ประชุมสั้นๆ' (prachum san-san) or 'คุยงานแป๊บเดียว' (khui ngan paep diao).
Typically the highest-ranking person in the room or the project manager.
Yes, though 'คุยงาน' is more common for just two people.
Ask 'วาระการประชุมคืออะไรครับ?' (What is the meeting agenda?)
Yes, especially if you are junior to the other participants. Punctuality shows respect.
संबंधित मुहावरे
คุยงาน
similarTo talk about work
เข้าประชุม
specialized formTo attend a meeting
ติดประชุม
specialized formStuck in a meeting
วาระการประชุม
builds onMeeting agenda
รายงานการประชุม
builds onMeeting minutes
เลื่อนประชุม
specialized formPostpone a meeting
