thai

n. the main language spoken in Thailand.

n. the official and most widely spoken language of Thailand, belonging to the Kra-Dai language family.

“She is learning to speak Thai because she plans to work in Bangkok.”

“The script used for writing Thai is an abugida, which can be challenging for learners accustomed to the Latin alphabet.”

n. a person from Thailand or someone whose family is from there.

n. a person of Thai descent or a citizen of Thailand. The plural form can be 'Thai' or 'Thais'.

“The local Thais were very welcoming to the tourists visiting the island.”

“Many Thais living abroad maintain strong cultural ties through community festivals and traditional religious practices.”

n. food that comes from Thailand.

n. the national cuisine of Thailand, characterised by its balance of sour, sweet, salty, and spicy flavours.

“We decided to have Thai for dinner because we wanted something spicy.”

“Authentic Thai relies heavily on fresh aromatics like lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves to achieve its distinctive flavour profile.”

adj. coming from or relating to Thailand.

adj. of or pertaining to Thailand, its people, culture, or language.

“I love the taste of Thai curry with coconut milk.”

“The museum features an extensive collection of Thai silk garments dating back to the nineteenth century.”