ลาก่อน
la gorn
Greetings
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Etymology
Old Thai phrase meaning 'depart now'.
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History of Use
Usage evolved naturally through everyday Thai conversation and social customs.
Used in sentences like...
ลาก่อนครับ
Goodbye
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Cultural Meaning & Etiquette
Formal goodbye; casual friends use บาย.
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Locale & Regional Nuances
Commonly used in central Thailand.
Central
- location_on North: You might hear "Sawatdee jao" (female) with a softer, melodic tone.
- location_on South: Speech is often faster and more abbreviated; greetings are quick and direct.
Related Words
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สวัสดีตอนเช้า
sawasdee ton chao
Morning greeting, colloquial.
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แล้วเจอกัน
laew jer gan
Casual 'see you later'.
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สวัสดี
sawasdee
The universal Thai greeting, used at any time of day. Pair with ครับ/ค่ะ.
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อรุณสวัสดิ์
arun sawat
Formal 'good morning' for announcements.