adj
Thai
teye
adj
1
Relating to Thailand, its people, language, or culture.
"She cooked an authentic Thai curry for dinner."
"They spent their honeymoon on a Thai island."
noun
1
A person from Thailand, or the language spoken there.
"He grew up in Bangkok and speaks Thai fluently."
"Many Thais also speak English in the tourist industry."
How to Use Thai
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes Thailand and its people, food, or language.
Common pairings
Thai food
Thai massage
speak Thai
Word Forms
more Thai comparative, Thai plural, Thais plural, most Thai superlative
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Etymology
From the Thai word ไทย (tai), the name Thai people use for themselves.