Breakdown of ข้างหลัง ขอ ตัด ออก สัก สอง นิ้ว ค่ะ
ค่ะ
polite particle (female)
สอง
two
ขอ
to ask for
ออก
to go out
ตัด
to cut
นิ้ว
inch / finger
ข้างหลัง
behind (position/location)
สัก
just / about / around (approximation particle)
Questions & Answers about ข้างหลัง ขอ ตัด ออก สัก สอง นิ้ว ค่ะ
How exactly does สัก work in this sentence?
Here, สัก is placed right before the amount (สอง นิ้ว or two inches) to mean 'about' or 'around.' It makes the measurement an approximation, but it also softens your request so you do not sound too strict or demanding with the hairdresser.
Doesn't นิ้ว usually mean 'finger'? Why is it translated as 'inches'?
You are right, นิ้ว means 'finger,' but it is also the standard Thai word for 'inch.' Thais use inches for certain everyday things like haircuts, clothing sizes, and TV screens, so you will hear it used as a unit of measurement very often in these specific situations.
Why do we need the word ออก after ตัด?
ตัด means 'to cut,' and ออก means 'out' or 'off.' When you put them together as ตัด ออก, it specifically means to 'cut off' or remove a piece of something. Without ออก, it just means the general action of cutting.
Can I just say ตัด instead of starting the action with ขอ ตัด?
You could, but adding ขอ (which literally means 'to ask for') makes it a polite request, much like saying 'I would like to have it cut' or 'Please cut.' It is the most natural way to tell a service worker what you want them to do.
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