Significado
A quicker route to a destination.
Contexto cultural
In Vientiane, 'thang lat' often involves driving through 'Wat' (temple) grounds. Temples often have two gates on opposite streets, serving as a public shortcut. Farmers use 'thang lat' through rice paddies. These are narrow raised dirt paths called 'khu na'. They are efficient but can be slippery. Taking a 'shortcut' in social hierarchies or formal ceremonies is generally frowned upon. Respecting the 'proper way' (thang kan) is important in official business. There is a saying that the shortcut is often 'muddy' (pueak). It teaches that the easy way might be more troublesome in the end.
Ask the Locals
If you are in a Tuk-Tuk in Vientiane, asking for a 'thang lat' can save you 20 minutes of traffic.
Rainy Season
Be careful! Many 'thang lat' in rural Laos are unpaved and become impassable mud pits during the monsoon.
Significado
A quicker route to a destination.
Ask the Locals
If you are in a Tuk-Tuk in Vientiane, asking for a 'thang lat' can save you 20 minutes of traffic.
Rainy Season
Be careful! Many 'thang lat' in rural Laos are unpaved and become impassable mud pits during the monsoon.
Metaphorical Use
Use 'Bor mee thang lat' (There is no shortcut) to sound very wise and hardworking when talking to Lao elders.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
ຂ້ອຍຢາກໄປຮອດໄວໆ, ພວກເຮົາຄວນໄປ____.
The sentence says 'I want to arrive quickly', so 'thang lat' (shortcut) is the best fit.
Which sentence uses 'thang lat' metaphorically?
Choose the best option:
This sentence means 'There is no shortcut in learning languages', which is a metaphorical use.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ລົດຕິດຫຼາຍເນາະ! B: ___________
Suggesting a shortcut is a natural response to traffic.
Match the situation to the use of 'thang lat'.
Situation: You are late for a meeting and the main road is blocked.
Using a shortcut is the logical action when late and blocked.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosຂ້ອຍຢາກໄປຮອດໄວໆ, ພວກເຮົາຄວນໄປ____.
The sentence says 'I want to arrive quickly', so 'thang lat' (shortcut) is the best fit.
Choose the best option:
This sentence means 'There is no shortcut in learning languages', which is a metaphorical use.
A: ລົດຕິດຫຼາຍເນາະ! B: ___________
Suggesting a shortcut is a natural response to traffic.
Situation: You are late for a meeting and the main road is blocked.
Using a shortcut is the logical action when late and blocked.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNot always. While it saves time, it can be narrow, bumpy, or dangerous. There's a Lao saying that shortcuts are often muddy.
Yes! You can use 'thang lat' or 'khay lat' (shortcut key) for keyboard shortcuts.
The opposite is 'thang luang' (main road) or 'thang om' (the long way around).
Yes, if you are discussing logistics or efficiency, it is perfectly acceptable.
You say 'pai thang lat' (go shortcut) or 'chai thang lat' (use shortcut).
No, you wouldn't call a person a 'shortcut'. It only applies to paths or methods.
They are very similar. 'Thang tat' specifically implies a road that cuts through something (like a forest), while 'thang lat' is the general term for any shortcut.
It can imply cutting corners, but 'khon-goh' is the specific word for cheating. 'Thang lat' is more about efficiency.
Ask 'Mee thang lat bo?' (Is there a shortcut?)
Yes, 'lat' can mean 'to intercept' or 'to wrap around'.
Frases relacionadas
ທາງດ່ວນ
contrastExpressway / Highway
ທາງຊອຍ
similarAlleyway / Side street
ທາງເລືອກ
builds onAlternative / Option
ລັດຄິວ
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