Unnecessary Words - Thai Thai Series

Have you ever wondered why Thai people sometimes use extra words that don't seem necessary? In this lesson, you'll discover the meaning of สลบไสล(sa-lòp sa-lǎi), learn what คำฟุ่มเฟือย(kam fûm-fʉ̌ai) (redundant words) are, and explore why these expressions make Thai sound more natural and expressive. By the end of the video, you'll understand a unique feature of everyday Thai that often confuses learners.

Vocabulary:

สลบไสล (sa-lòp sa-lǎi) – unconscious; deeply unconscious
ฟุ่มเฟือย (fûm-fʉ̌ai) – unnecessary; excessive; redundant
จำเป็น (jam-bpen) – necessary; essential

Keep listening, enjoy the lesson, and you'll begin to understand Thai the way native speakers naturally use it. See you in the next video!

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Unnecessary Words - Thai Thai Series

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