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How to say straightforward, direct
in Thai
ตรงไปตรงมา
dtrong-bpai-dtrong-maa
straightforward, direct
dtrong midbpai middtrong midmaa mid
A compliment for honesty, but too much can seem rude. พูดตรงๆ = to speak frankly.
- Part of speech
- adj
In a sentence
- เขาเป็นคนตรงไปตรงมาkǎo bpen kon dtrong-bpai-dtrong-maaShe's a straightforward person.
The culture behind it
CULTURE
How to disagree in Thai
From the same situation: Opinions and discussion
- คิดto think
- ว่าthat (after say/think/feel)
- สงสัยto wonder, suspect
- มั้งI guess, maybe
- แน่นอนcertainly, definitely
- จริงๆreally, truly
- ความคิดเห็นopinion
- ความรู้สึกfeeling(s)
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