"Chai mai" used to ask a question that confirms someone's thinking or understanding ,like you think it "yeah maybe it is right "
ไม่ใช่ (mâi châi) itself means 'not to be = Not am/is/are'. Therefore, mâi châi has to be followed by a noun. The opposite of ไม่ใช่ is เป็น (bpen). Examples: I'm not a doctor.
ไม่ (mai) means “no” or “not” and is a falling tone. ไหม (mai) is a question word that is used at the end of a sentence to turn a statement in to a yes or no question. It has a rising tone in formal written Thai but when used in everyday speech it is usually spoken with a high tone – มั้ย (mai).
Chai / Mai Chai (chai / my-chai) — Yes / No
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Mai sabai, or not sabai, is the Thai way of saying “physically sick”; the fact that illness is the opposite of sabai hints at how important the ideal is to the Thai sense of stability and peace. Keeping things relaxed is a necessary aspect of happiness.
Ka/krub (rhymes with ha/scrub) – This tiny little syllable is vital if you want to show respect and appreciation when you come to Thailand. If you're a female, you say “ka” and if you're a male, you say “krub”. It is basically the universal word for 'please' and 'thank you', and all politeness in general tied into one.
Chai, a word for tea in numerous languages, derived from Chinese chá (茶)
(anime, manga, fandom slang, Internet slang) Alternative form of my (used in the expressions mai waifu and mai husbando)
What is the MAI Designation? MAI stands for Member of the Appraisal Institute .
Moving down the scale a bit, the ubiquitous Ban or Baan that you'll see all over maps of Thailand means village (as well as meaning house) so Ban Mai = New Village; some settlements may have grown into large towns but still keep their original 'village' name.
As everyone knows, “Yes” in Thai language is “ใช่” /chây/. However, many people misuse this word for anything that means “yes” in English, while in Thai language, there four cases with four ways to say “yes”.
The 'chai' part of the word is in fact the same word we use for yes in Thai: 'chai' (ใช่). The second part of the phrase is 'mai', but it is slightly different from the word for no. This is actually the question word 'mai' (ไหม) which is used when asking yes or no questions.
Chai. Chai is commonly incorporated into longer names in Thailand, like Lertchai or Jaroenchai.
A Dirty Chai is a regular cup of chai latte with a shot of espresso. Double the espresso shot, and you have a Filthy Chai Latte. Make with non-dairy milk, and you have a Dirty Hippie Chai Latte.
A Dirty Chai is a mix of coffee and chai tea, named “dirty” chai because of the addition of coffee muddying up the color of the tea. It is usually made with a concentrated chai tea, a shot of espresso, and steamed milk or cream (this is, therefore, a latte).
Suay (สวย)
This will be the best word option for you to compliment a Thai lady. The word Suay doesn't describe the personality of a person – you can say Khun Suay Maak meaning you are very beautiful or Shud Suay meaning your dress is beautiful.
It's the Thai equivalent of “LOL”; when you see “555” /hâa hâa hâa/ (ห้า ห้า ห้า) in Thailand it means “funny” and “laughing out loud”. Occasionally, we will add a plus sign to the fives in order to indicate that the laugh is longer than typed and express a higher level of amusement, e.g. “555555” or just “555+”.
Thai 101: Basic Thai Phrases
The Rule: If you are male, you end sentences with the word (khrup/krap) similarly if you are female, you end your sentences with the word (ka/kap). This is used to make your sentence or question polite and respectful.
ขอโทษ (khǎaw-thôot) — “Sorry” in Thai translates to this word, and this is the main word for “sorry” in Thailand. You can use this word in every situation, both formal and informal. Make sure you remember this word well.
จริงๆ – Jing-jing
Meaning: This is used when you're being earnest. It is similar to “Really!” or “Seriously!” or “I'm telling the truth!” and you use it when you really mean something.