How do you greet someone in Thai?

The most common greeting in Thai is "สวัสดี" (sa-wat-dee), pronounced like "sa-wat-dee" with the "d" sounding almost like a "t". It means "hello" or "good day" and is used in both formal and informal situations.

Here's a breakdown of how to use it:

Formal:

* "สวัสดีครับ" (sa-wat-dee krap) for males

* "สวัสดีค่ะ" (sa-wat-dee ka) for females

Informal:

* "สวัสดี" (sa-wat-dee) for both genders

Here are some other ways to greet someone in Thai:

* "สบายดีไหม" (sa-bai-dee mai)? - "How are you?"

* "ดีค่ะ/ครับ" (dee ka/krap) - "I'm fine, thank you."

* "เจอกันใหม่" (jao-gan mai) - "See you again."

Note:

* Always use "krap" if you are male and "ka" if you are female when speaking to someone older or of higher social status.

* "Krap" and "ka" are polite particles that show respect.

* It's always good to greet someone with a smile and a wai (the traditional Thai greeting).

Happy learning!