passa thai: lesson #5

so I've been a little behind on the posting, kawtotkrap. to make up for it i'll give you a double lesson. The last passa thai post (lesson #4) i told you how to apologize in thai and i told you i would tell you how most people would respond  if they forgave you. the second part although i don't have a picture of how you speel it or and audio clip is how you would respond to someone how said khopkhun krap\kha (thank you).

Maipenrai

"mai pen rai" is the first term. it's actually used for more than just when some one says they are sorry. basically it means "it's ok", "never mind", "don't worry about it", and "that's alright". so if you are talking to a thai person trying to use thai and they just can't understand you with your funny accent then you can just tell them "mai pen rai krap/kha" and smile.

the second phrase i'll teach you today is how you say you're welcome. it's pretty easy so it should be able to pick it up with out the audio. "yin dee krap/kha" (or "yendee krap/kha"). for some reason i don't hear this one as much but keep it in mind because it's good to always be polite.

enjoy your week.