Sep 8, 2004 08:31
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Thai term
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Hello
Sawadee / Sawasdee / Sawatdii - there are many ways to transcribe this word into English, but the meaning is the same - Hello. Together with the polite particle "khrap/krup" for men, and "kha" for women, it is the polite greeting phrase used by the Thais.
สวัสดี is how you write it in Thai.
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Note added at 28 mins (2004-09-08 09:00:11 GMT)
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BTW - There are probably hundreds of Thai restaurants abroad called Sawadee. In Thailand, I believe the trademark is owned by a chain of guesthouses and hotels. If you are interested in learning more about Thai, Thailand and its culture, check out the following link: http://www.learningthai.com/
สวัสดี is how you write it in Thai.
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Note added at 28 mins (2004-09-08 09:00:11 GMT)
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BTW - There are probably hundreds of Thai restaurants abroad called Sawadee. In Thailand, I believe the trademark is owned by a chain of guesthouses and hotels. If you are interested in learning more about Thai, Thailand and its culture, check out the following link: http://www.learningthai.com/
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marilla (X)
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ขอบคุณมากครับ :-)
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Danette St. Onge
: it can mean either "hello" or "goodbye"
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Thank you! Correct, it is used as a greeting both when meeting and parting... In this context though, it is more likely to have to have the "Hello" aspect.
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