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Take the Thai Language Vocabulary Test

Challenge Your Thai Vocabulary Skills Today

Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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This Thai Language Vocabulary Test helps you practice common Thai words with 15 quick multiple-choice questions. Use it to spot gaps and grow your word bank. For more sets, try the language vocab quiz or get extra practice in the vocabulary assessment .

What is the Thai word for "hello"?
khob khun
chao
sawatdee
sabai
"sawatdee" (สวัสดี) is the standard Thai greeting meaning "hello." It can be used both when meeting someone and when saying goodbye. Other choices like "khob khun" (thank you) and "sabai" (comfortable) have different meanings.
What is the Thai word for "thank you"?
krap
khob khun
mai pen rai
sawatdee
"khob khun" (ขอบคุณ) directly translates to "thank you" in Thai. It is used to express gratitude. Other options mean "hello," "it's okay," and a polite particle.
How do you say "yes" in Thai?
chai
dai
khun
mai
"chai" (ใช่) means "yes" in Thai. "mai" means "no," "khun" means "you," and "dai" means "can" or "able to."
What is the Thai word for "water"?
dek
naam
khao
som
"naam" (น้ำ) means "water" in Thai. "khao" means "rice," "som" means "orange," and "dek" means "child."
What is the Thai word for the number "one"?
si
sam
song
neung
"neung" (หนึ่ง) is the Thai word for the number one. "song" is two, "sam" is three, and "si" is four.
How would a woman say "I eat rice" in Thai?
Chan kin khao
Pom kin khao
Chan kin nam
Chan choop khao
"Chan kin khao" correctly translates to "I eat rice," with "chan" meaning "I," "kin" meaning "eat," and "khao" meaning "rice." Using "pom" changes the pronoun to a male speaker. The other options either change the object or use a different verb.
What is the Thai phrase for "excuse me" or "sorry"?
krap
sabai dee
mai pen rai
khor thot
"khor thot" (ขอโทษ) means "sorry" or "excuse me" in Thai. "mai pen rai" means "it's okay," "sabai dee" means "I'm fine," and "krap" is a polite particle used by men.
Which Thai word means "friend"?
deb
nong
mao
phuen
"phuen" (เพื่อน) means "friend" in Thai. "nong" can refer to a younger person, "mao" is slang for drunk, and "deb" is not a Thai word.
Which Thai verb means "to like" as in preference?
chop
hok
phut
rak
"chop" (ชอบ) means "to like" in Thai, indicating preference. "rak" means "to love," while "hok" and "phut" are unrelated verbs.
In the sentence "khun pai nai", what does "pai" mean?
where
go
who
you
In Thai, "pai" means "to go." "khun" means "you," and "nai" means "where." The full phrase asks "Where are you going?".
How do you say "delicious" in Thai?
rot
thong
sukh
aroi
"aroi" (อร่อย) means "delicious" in Thai. "sukh" means "happy," "rot" means "car," and "thong" means "gold."
How would you say "I like to drink coffee" in Thai?
Chan chop duem ga-fae
Phom chop duem nam
Pom rak duem ga-fae
Chan rak kin ga-fae
The sentence "Chan chop duem ga-fae" means "I like to drink coffee," with "chop" for like and "duem ga-fae" for drink coffee. "pom rak duem ga-fae" uses a male pronoun and "rak" means love, not like. The other options do not convey the intended meaning.
Which polite particle is used by women at the end of a sentence in Thai?
kha
krap
loei
na
"kha" (ค่ะ) is the polite particle used by women in Thai. "krap" (ครับ) is used by men, while "na" and "loei" have different functions and nuances.
What is the Thai word for "market"?
nit
samphan
baan
talat
"talat" (ตลาด) means "market" in Thai. "baan" means "house," and the other options are unrelated to marketplaces.
What is the antonym of "yai" (big) in Thai?
lek
klai
ton
noi
"lek" (เล็ฝ) means "small," which is the opposite of "yai" (big). "noi" means "few" or "little," "klai" means "far," and "ton" means "tree."
What does "jai yen" (ใจเย็น) mean in Thai?
angry
warm-hearted
stay calm
cold-hearted
"jai yen" literally means "cool heart," and it is used to tell someone to stay calm. It contrasts with "jai ron," which means "hot-tempered." It is commonly used to calm down a situation.
Which English proverb best captures the meaning of the Thai proverb "ช้าๆ ได้พร้าเล่มงาม", emphasizing that patience and steady effort lead to good results?
haste makes waste
slow and steady wins the race
time is money
ripening takes time
The proverb "ช้าๆ ได้พร้าเล่มงาม" literally means "slowly you get a beautiful knife" and figuratively means "slow and steady wins the race." It emphasizes patience and quality over speed.
In the sentence "เด็กผู้ชายคนนี้กำลังอ่านหนังสือ", what part of speech is "กำลัง"?
conjunction
noun
continuous aspect marker
adjective
In Thai, "ฝำลัง" is a continuous aspect marker indicating an ongoing action, similar to the English "-ing" form. It is not used as a noun, adjective, or conjunction.
Which Thai word means "building"?
khao
a-kaan
tam-lai
ruang
"a-kaan" (อาฝาศ) is the Thai word for "weather." "khao" means "rice" or "to enter," "tam-lai" is unrelated, and "ruang" means "story" or "topic."
Based on the sentence "วันนี้อากาศร้อนมาก ฉันจึงไปว่ายน้ำ", what does the speaker do because of the weather?
eat ice cream
go swimming
stay at home
go running
The sentence states that it is very hot today, so ("ฉันจึง") the speaker goes swimming ("ไปว่ายน้ำ"). It does not mention running, eating ice cream, or staying home.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify key Thai words across everyday topics
  2. Recall essential vocabulary for basic conversations
  3. Apply correct word usage in context-based questions
  4. Analyse nuances between similar Thai terms
  5. Demonstrate improved reading comprehension of Thai text
  6. Evaluate personal vocabulary strengths and weaknesses

Cheat Sheet

  1. Master the Thai consonant sounds - Thai has 44 consonants but only 21 unique sounds, so it's like a secret code you're cracking! Practice distinguishing tricky pairs like "g" (ฝ) and "k" (ข) by turning them into a fun listening game. Regular practice will have you sounding like a local in no time.
  2. Understand the Thai vowel system - With 24 vowels in short and long forms, Thai vowels are like musical notes that change a word's rhythm. Learn to hear the difference between "a" (อะ) and "aa" (อา) by singing simple words and repeating them in a karaoke-style drill. Soon you'll be hitting the right pitch every time!
  3. Practice the five Thai tones - Thai is a tonal language - mid, low, falling, high, and rising tones can turn "maa" from "come" to "horse" in a heartbeat! Turn tone drills into a playful challenge by matching tones to emojis or colors. Consistent tone practice ensures you won't mix up "dog" and "rob" by accident!
  4. Build everyday vocabulary - Start by collecting essential words used in greetings, numbers, and daily nouns - flashcards make memorization feel like a trivia game. Quiz yourself in short, energetic bursts and reward correct answers with a happy dance. Before you know it, you'll be ordering "สวัสดี" and counting like a pro!
  5. Learn essential prepositions - Prepositions like "ใน" (nai, "in") and "บน" (bon, "on") are the glue holding your Thai sentences together. Create mini-scenes - "The cat is on the mat" - and swap words to see how meaning changes. This interactive play builds confidence in constructing natural sentences.
  6. Utilize multimedia resources - Dive into Thai songs, videos, and podcasts to sharpen your listening skills and pick up natural speech patterns. Mimic speakers, record yourself, and watch your pronunciation improve like leveling up in a game. Visual cues and fun audio clips make learning both effective and entertaining.
  7. Explore structured Thai language courses - A well-designed course offers progressive lessons on grammar, vocabulary, and cultural insights all in one place. Look for interactive quizzes, real-life dialogues, and community support to keep motivation high. With clear milestones, you'll track your progress and celebrate every victory.
  8. Practice reading Thai script - Transform the mysterious loops and lines of the Thai alphabet into familiar characters by starting with simple children's stories. Read aloud, match letters to sounds, and level up to short news articles or comics. Consistent reading builds confidence and opens doors to richer content.
  9. Understand word relationships - Discover how words like "ขอโทษ" (khɔ̌ɔ.thôot, "sorry") combine "ขอ" (to request) and "โทษ" (blame). Mapping these connections turns memorization into a creative puzzle. When you see roots repeat, you'll instantly recognize new words!
  10. Assess your proficiency - Take regular quizzes and mock tests to pinpoint strengths and gaps in your Thai skills. Tracking your scores is like keeping a game leaderboard - watch your progress climb! Use results to tailor your study plan and keep momentum going.
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