Yes or No

Learn how to ask and answer yes/no questions the natural Thai way! This lesson compares five common question forms (ใช่หรือไม่, หรือไม่, หรือเปล่า, ใช่ไหม and ไหม), first in longer sentences and then in the short forms Thai people actually use. Through simple examples about a black car, Daddy driving fast, a deep swimming pool and Annie’s swimming, you’ll practise answering with the key word instead of just saying “yes”. That way you start thinking in Thai rather than translating from English. You’ll also discover the different meanings of เปล่า, from an empty fridge to plain water.

Thai Vocabulary:
หรือเปล่า (rʉ̌ʉ bplàao) – …or not? (question tag)
ใช่ไหม (châi mǎi) – Right? / Isn’t it?
เปล่า (bplàao) – Empty / Plain / No
สระว่ายน้ำ (sà wâai náam) – Swimming pool

Keep listening, keep practising, and enjoy your Thai journey!

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