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How to say put in an awkward position, torn
in Thai
ลำบากใจ
lam-bàak-jai
put in an awkward position, torn
lam midbàak lowjai mid
The feeling of being asked to choose between people, or to refuse a favour.
- Part of speech
- adj
In a sentence
- ลำบากใจที่ต้องปฏิเสธlam-bàak-jai tîi dtâawng bpà-dtì-sèetit is awkward for me to say no
The culture behind it
CULTURE
น้อยใจ and face
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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