Questions & Answers about ขอ ทิชชู่ ค่ะ
Why is there no word for 'have' in the Thai sentence?
The word ขอ already carries the meaning of 'may I have' or 'I request' when placed before an object. You do not need to add a separate verb for 'have' to make this polite request!
How do I say 'some' tissues? Why is that word missing?
Thai does not use articles like 'a', 'an', or 'some' the way English does. The word ทิชชู่ on its own can mean 'a tissue' or 'some tissues' depending on what makes sense in the moment.
Is ทิชชู่ just the English word 'tissue'?
Yes, it is a loanword from English! When Thai borrows English words, they adapt the pronunciation to make them fit the language. Here, it is pronounced with a high tone on the first part and a falling tone on the second part.
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