A1 Expression ニュートラル

ยุ่งมาก

ยงมาก

Very busy

意味

Stating that you have a lot to do.

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文化的背景

Saying 'yung mak' is often a way to show you are a hard worker. However, always follow it with a smile to ensure you don't seem stressed or angry, which is frowned upon (Jai Ron). The concept of 'Kreng Jai' means Thais might say they are 'yung mak' as a white lie to avoid an event they don't want to attend, without hurting the host's feelings. On social media, Thais use the abbreviation 'ยุ่งมว๊ากกก' (Yung Mwaaaaak) with extra vowels to show they are playfully overwhelmed. Younger generations use 'yung mak' to explain to parents why they haven't called, often emphasizing the 'ngaan' (work) to show they are being productive.

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The 'Mak' Stretch

To sound like a native, stretch the 'aa' in 'mak' (ยุ่งม้าาาาก) when you are really, really busy.

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Tone Alert

If you use a mid tone for 'yung', you are saying 'mosquito'. Don't tell your boss you are 'very mosquito'!

意味

Stating that you have a lot to do.

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The 'Mak' Stretch

To sound like a native, stretch the 'aa' in 'mak' (ยุ่งม้าาาาก) when you are really, really busy.

⚠️

Tone Alert

If you use a mid tone for 'yung', you are saying 'mosquito'. Don't tell your boss you are 'very mosquito'!

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The Polite 'Ka/Khrap'

Always add 'ka' or 'khrap' at the end when talking to someone older, or 'yung mak' might sound like a complaint.

自分をテスト

Which is the correct way to say 'I am very busy' in Thai?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ฉันยุ่งมาก

Thai doesn't use 'to be' with adjectives, and 'mak' must come after the adjective.

Fill in the blank to say 'Today work is very busy.'

วันนี้____ยุ่งมาก

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: งาน

'Ngaan' means work. 'Wan-nee ngaan yung mak' is a very common phrase.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You want to tell your boss you have a lot of duties today.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: มีภารกิจมากครับ

This is the polite, formal way to express being busy to a superior.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ไปดูหนังกันไหม? (Want to see a movie?) B: ขอโทษนะ ช่วงนี้________

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ยุ่งมาก

'Yung mak' is the logical excuse for declining a movie invitation.

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Busy vs. Not Free

ยุ่ง (Yung)
General state I'm a busy person
ไม่ว่าง (Mai wang)
Specific time I'm not free at 2pm

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Which is the correct way to say 'I am very busy' in Thai? Choose A1

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ฉันยุ่งมาก

Thai doesn't use 'to be' with adjectives, and 'mak' must come after the adjective.

Fill in the blank to say 'Today work is very busy.' Fill Blank A1

วันนี้____ยุ่งมาก

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: งาน

'Ngaan' means work. 'Wan-nee ngaan yung mak' is a very common phrase.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You want to tell your boss you have a lot of duties today.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: มีภารกิจมากครับ

This is the polite, formal way to express being busy to a superior.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: ไปดูหนังกันไหม? (Want to see a movie?) B: ขอโทษนะ ช่วงนี้________

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ยุ่งมาก

'Yung mak' is the logical excuse for declining a movie invitation.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, for a street with traffic, use 'rot tit' (cars stuck). For a street with many people, use 'khon yuea' (many people).

It is neutral. To make it polite, add 'khrap' or 'ka' at the end.

'Yung' means you have a lot to do (busy). 'Mai wang' means you are not free at a specific time.

No, in Thai, the word 'mak' (very) must always come after the adjective.

You can say 'yung nit-noi' (busy a little bit).

It can also mean 'tangled' (like hair) or 'to mess with something' (don't mess with my stuff!).

Use 'yung sut-sut' or 'yung mak-mak'.

Yes, 'yung khing-khing' is a popular slang among teenagers.

Yes, it's fine for internal emails. For external clients, use 'mee pharakit mak'.

Add the thing after 'yung', e.g., 'yung rueang rian' (busy with studies).

関連フレーズ

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ไม่ว่าง

synonym

Not free

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งานเยอะ

similar

Lots of work

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วุ่นวาย

similar

Chaotic

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ว่างมาก

contrast

Very free

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ภารกิจรัดตัว

specialized form

Duties binding the body

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