Give and Take

Learn the different ways to say “receive” in Thai! This lesson compares ได้, รับ, เอา, ได้รับ and ได้รับเอา through simple, repeated examples: getting money from a friend, receiving change from a market vendor, being given flowers, getting a car from Dad, and receiving love from family. You’ll also practise using จาก (from) to say who you received something from.

Thai Vocabulary:
ได้รับ (dâai ráp) – To receive
เงินทอน (ngən tɔɔn) – Change (money)
แม่ค้า (mɛ̂ɛ káa) – Female vendor / Seller
ความรัก (kwaam rák) – Love
จาก (jàak) – From

You hear each word again and again in real sentences, so the small differences between them are easy to notice. Keep listening, keep learning, and enjoy your Thai journey!

Beginner Car Family Feelings Flowers Gifts Love Money Receiving Shopping Synonyms

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Give and Take

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