Hey there, language learners! Have you ever wondered how to tell time in Thai? Well, get ready to dive into the world of clocks and time-telling, because we've got some awesome games to help you master this skill! Telling time in Thai may sound intimidating, but fear not! We've got your back with these fun and interactive games that will have you saying "sawatdee ka" to the clock in no time. Whether you're a beginner or already have some Thai language skills under your belt, these games will keep you entertained and motivated as you learn this essential topic. So, grab a pad Thai (or any other Thai dish that tickles your taste buds), sit back, and let's get started on this time-telling adventure!
You will find a variety of games below that will assist you in learning how to tell time in Thai. These engaging activities are designed to make the language learning experience enjoyable and effective for you.
Games
Study Resources
Vocabulary
| English | Thai |
|---|---|
| Hour | ชั่วโมง |
| Minute | นาที |
| Second | วินาที |
| Clock | นาฬิกา |
| Watch | นาฬิกาข้อมือ |
| Timepiece | อุปกรณ์วัดเวลา |
| Digital | ดิจิตอล |
| Analog | อนาล็อก |
| AM | ก่อนเที่ยง |
| PM | หลังเที่ยง |
| Midnight | เที่ยงคืน |
| Noon | เที่ยง |
| Quarter | 15 นาที |
| Half | 30 นาที |
| Past | ผ่าน |
| To | ถึง |
| Time zone | เขตเวลา |
| Stopwatch | นาฬิกาจับเวลา |
| Timer | ตั้งเวลา |
Quick Facts
- The Thai language uses a 24-hour clock system, similar to military time.
- Thai numbers are used to tell the time, and they differ from Arabic numerals used in English.
- The word "o'clock" is not used in Thai when telling the time.
- To indicate minutes past the hour, the word "???" (mong) is used, which means "hour" in Thai.
- To indicate minutes to the hour, the word "????" (na-tee) is used, which means "minute" in Thai.