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Warning someone to watch out for danger.
문화적 배경
The use of 'duai' (ด้วย) reflects the Thai value of 'soft' speech. Direct commands are often avoided to maintain social harmony. In Thailand's busy traffic, 'Rawang' is a constant refrain. Motorcyclists often use hand signals or short honks as a non-verbal version of this phrase. In some traditional contexts, 'Rawang' is used when entering a forest or an old building to remind one to be respectful of local spirits (Phra Phum). In a Thai office, 'Rawang' is used to warn about 'boss's moods' or 'sensitive topics' in a meeting, showing the phrase's social application.
The 'Na' Factor
Always add 'นะ' (na) at the end when talking to friends to sound warmer and less like a boss.
Don't just say 'Rawang!'
Saying just 'Rawang!' can sound panicked or rude. Adding 'duai' or 'na' makes you sound in control and polite.
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Warning someone to watch out for danger.
The 'Na' Factor
Always add 'นะ' (na) at the end when talking to friends to sound warmer and less like a boss.
Don't just say 'Rawang!'
Saying just 'Rawang!' can sound panicked or rude. Adding 'duai' or 'na' makes you sound in control and polite.
Object Placement
Put the danger right after 'Rawang'. Rawang [Snake] duai! Rawang [Step] duai!
Body Language
A small hand gesture toward the danger while saying the phrase is very common and helpful in Thailand.
셀프 테스트
Which phrase is most appropriate when a friend is about to drive home at night?
เพื่อนกำลังจะขับรถกลับบ้านตอนกลางคืน คุณควรพูดว่าอะไร?
'ระวังด้วยนะ' is a caring way to tell someone to drive safely. The other options mean 'Congratulations', 'I'm sorry for your loss', and 'It's okay'.
Fill in the blank to warn someone about a car.
ระวัง____ด้วยนะ รถกำลังมา!
'รถ' (rot) means car. The sentence says 'The car is coming!', so you should warn them about the car.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You see a child playing near a sharp table corner.
'ระวังด้วยนะ เดี๋ยวเจ็บตัว' means 'Be careful, you might get hurt.'
Complete the dialogue.
A: ฉันจะไปเดินป่าพรุ่งนี้ (I'm going hiking tomorrow.) B: ________
B should express concern for A's safety in the forest. 'ระวังด้วยนะ ในป่าอันตราย' means 'Be careful, the forest is dangerous.'
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시각 학습 자료
When to say 'ระวังด้วย'
Traffic
- • Crossing street
- • Driving
- • Motorbikes
Physical
- • Wet floors
- • Construction
- • Sharp objects
Social
- • Scams
- • Bad neighborhoods
- • Sensitive topics
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제เพื่อนกำลังจะขับรถกลับบ้านตอนกลางคืน คุณควรพูดว่าอะไร?
'ระวังด้วยนะ' is a caring way to tell someone to drive safely. The other options mean 'Congratulations', 'I'm sorry for your loss', and 'It's okay'.
ระวัง____ด้วยนะ รถกำลังมา!
'รถ' (rot) means car. The sentence says 'The car is coming!', so you should warn them about the car.
Situation: You see a child playing near a sharp table corner.
'ระวังด้วยนะ เดี๋ยวเจ็บตัว' means 'Be careful, you might get hurt.'
A: ฉันจะไปเดินป่าพรุ่งนี้ (I'm going hiking tomorrow.) B: ________
B should express concern for A's safety in the forest. 'ระวังด้วยนะ ในป่าอันตราย' means 'Be careful, the forest is dangerous.'
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자주 묻는 질문
14 질문Yes, but add 'นะครับ' (na krap) or 'นะคะ' (na ka) at the end to be fully respectful.
Yes, you can say 'ระวังคำพูดด้วย' (Rawang kam poot duai).
'ระวัง' is the everyday verb. 'ระมัดระวัง' is more formal and implies a continuous state of caution.
Just shout 'ระวัง!' (Rawang!) or 'เฮ้ย! ระวัง!' (Hey! Rawang!).
Yes, very common. People often write 'ระวังด้วยนะ' or 'ระวังตัวด้วย' when a friend is going out.
Yes, 'ระวังเรื่องเงินด้วย' (Be careful with money matters).
No, in this context, it's a particle that softens the command. It doesn't necessarily mean 'be careful *as well*'.
Yes, 'ดูดีๆ' (Du dee dee) or 'ระวังนะมึง' (Rawang na mueng - very casual/rude).
No, use 'ดูแลตัวเองด้วย' instead.
Extremely. You'll hear it in action movies, dramas, and even rom-coms.
Say 'ระวังคนนั้นด้วยนะ เขาเป็นมิจฉาชีพ' (Be careful of that person, they are a scammer).
Say 'ระวังพื้นด้วย' (Watch the floor) or 'ระวังทางด้วย' (Watch the path).
Yes, it's considered very kind to warn a stranger about a danger.
Only if said sarcastically, otherwise it's almost always positive and caring.
관련 표현
ระมัดระวัง
specialized formTo be cautious/careful (formal)
ดูแลตัวเองด้วย
similarTake care of yourself
เดินทางปลอดภัย
similarSafe travels
อย่าประมาท
contrastDon't be careless
ดูดีๆ
synonymLook carefully
เตือนแล้วนะ
builds onI've warned you
