Heavy & Light
In this Easy Thai lesson, you’ll learn two everyday opposites: หนัก (heavy) and เบา (light). It starts with simple examples like bags, phones and power banks. Then you’ll see how Thai people use these words in many other situations, from heavy rain and hard work to boxers with powerful punches. You’ll also learn a fun expression for when a shopping trip leaves you with almost no money, and how to ask someone to speak, walk or close the door gently.
Thai Vocabulary:
หนัก (nàk) – Heavy
เบา (bao) – Light
ฝนตกหนัก (fǒn tòk nàk) – It’s raining heavily
ทำงานหนัก (tham-ngaan nàk) – To work hard
ป่วยหนัก (pùai nàk) – Seriously ill
ตัวเบา (tua bao) – To feel light / To have little money left
พูดเบาๆ (phûut bao bao) – Speak softly
Keep listening, keep practising, and enjoy your Thai journey!