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How to say I couldn't keep my temper
in Thai
ควบคุมอารมณ์ไม่อยู่
kûap-kum aa-rom mâi yùu
I couldn't keep my temper
Add ครับ (kráp) if you are a man or ค่ะ (kâ) if you are a woman. It makes the sentence polite, and Thais always use it.
Often part of an apology: ขอโทษที่เมื่อกี้ควบคุมอารมณ์ไม่อยู่.
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From the same situation: Advanced emotions and psychology
- โล่งอกrelieved (a weight off your chest)
- อุ่นใจreassured, feel safe
- ใจชื้นheartened, hopeful again
- ปลื้มthrilled, delighted (often with pride)
- ซาบซึ้งto be deeply grateful, deeply touched
- ตื้นตันใจchoked up, overcome with emotion
- อิ่มใจcontent, fulfilled
- พอใจsatisfied, pleased
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