adj
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Thai
teye
Thai (adj) means relating to Thailand, its people, language, or culture. Example: “She cooked an authentic Thai curry for dinner.”
adj
1
Relating to Thailand, its people, language, or culture.
"She cooked an authentic Thai curry for dinner."
"They spent their honeymoon on a Thai island."
noun
1
A person from Thailand, or the language spoken there.
"He grew up in Bangkok and speaks Thai fluently."
"Many Thais also speak English in the tourist industry."
How to use Thai
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes Thailand and its people, food, or language.
Common pairings
Thai food
Thai massage
speak Thai
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Word forms
- Plural
- Thais
- Comparative
- more Thai
- Superlative
- most Thai
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Etymology
From the Thai word ไทย (tai), the name Thai people use for themselves.
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Rhymes for Thai
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What does “Thai” mean?
The word “Thai” means relating to Thailand, its people, language, or culture. In plain terms, describes Thailand and its people, food, or language.
How do you pronounce “Thai”?
“Thai” is pronounced teye (/taɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Thai” in a sentence?
Here is “Thai” used in a sentence: “She cooked an authentic Thai curry for dinner.”
What part of speech is “Thai”?
Depending on how it is used, “Thai” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Thai” a common word?
“Thai” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Thai” have?
“Thai” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Thailand, its people, language, or culture.
What is the difference between "Thai" and "Thailand"?
"Thailand" is the name of the country, while "Thai" is the adjective and noun describing its people, language, and culture. You travel to Thailand and eat Thai food.
What is the difference between "Thai" and "Siamese"?
"Thai" is the modern term for the people, language, and things of Thailand, which was formerly called Siam. "Siamese" is the older word, now used mainly in historical contexts or for breeds of cat and fish.
Is "Thai" always capitalised?
Yes, "Thai" is always capitalised because it derives from the proper noun Thailand, whether it is used as an adjective, as in "Thai cuisine," or as a noun, as in "she is Thai."
What is the plural of "Thai"?
When referring to people collectively, "Thai" is often left unchanged, as in "the Thai," though "Thais" is also accepted. The language and the adjective have no plural form.
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