Learn Thai: สวัสดี　ครับ

ครับ is a polite particle used by male speakers. You put it at the end of a sentence to sound respectful and polite. While it doesn't translate directly into an English word, leaving it out can make you sound blunt or overly casual.

What if a female speaker wants to say hello?

Female speakers use a different polite word at the end of their sentences. Instead of ครับ, a woman would use ค่ะ. So, a polite hello from a woman is สวัสดี ค่ะ.

Does สวัสดี change depending on the time of day?

No, it stays exactly the same! While Thai does have specific words for "good morning" or "good evening," they are mostly used in very formal situations like the news. In everyday life, you can safely use สวัสดี at any time of day.

Can I use this sentence to say goodbye as well?

Yes, you can! สวัสดี is versatile and is used for both greetings and farewells. You can say สวัสดี ครับ when you meet someone and use the exact same phrase when you are leaving.

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Breakdown of สวัสดี　ครับ

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