Unloose

In this Easy Thai lesson, explore the many uses of the word แก้ (gɛ̂ɛ). You’ll start with its basic meaning of untying or undoing something, such as hair, clothes and rope. Then you’ll see how it combines with ยา (yaa – medicine) to name common remedies for everyday health problems. You’ll also hear practical sentences you can use when you need medicine, such as:

ฉันปวดฟัน ขอยาแก้ปวดหน่อย (chǎn bpùat fan, kɔ̌ɔ yaa gɛ̂ɛ bpùat nɔ̀i) – I have a toothache, can I have some painkillers, please?

Thai Vocabulary:
แก้ (gɛ̂ɛ) – To untie / undo / remedy
แก้เชือก (gɛ̂ɛ chʉ̂ak) – To untie a rope
ยาแก้ไข้ (yaa gɛ̂ɛ kâi) – Fever medicine
ยาแก้ปวด (yaa gɛ̂ɛ bpùat) – Painkiller
ยาแก้ท้องเสีย (yaa gɛ̂ɛ tɔ́ɔng sǐa) – Diarrhoea medicine
ยาแก้แพ้ (yaa gɛ̂ɛ pɛ́ɛ) – Allergy medicine

Beginner Allergies Body Clothes Hair Health Illness Medicine Pain Requests

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Unloose

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