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wai in Indonesian

wai in Indonesian is sembah — wai means a traditional Thai greeting made by pressing the palms together, often with a slight bow.

wai in Indonesian

sembah
noun
A Thai greeting wherein the palms are brought together in front of the face or chest, sometimes accompanied with a bow.

What does "wai" mean?

  1. noun A traditional Thai greeting made by pressing the palms together, often with a slight bow.
    "He greeted the monk with a respectful wai."
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wai in a sentence

  • He greeted the monk with a respectful wai.

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What is "wai" in Indonesian?

"wai" in Indonesian is sembah. wai means: A traditional Thai greeting made by pressing the palms together, often with a slight bow.

How do you use "wai" in a sentence?

Example: "He greeted the monk with a respectful wai." In Indonesian, "wai" is sembah.

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