Thai Vocabulary: Family in Thai

Unlock the key Thai words and phrases to connect with family members.

Introduction

In this Thai vocabulary set, you will learn essential words related to family members and relationships. Whether you’re planning a trip to Thailand or simply want to connect with Thai friends and colleagues on a more personal level, mastering these words will help you navigate social interactions with ease. Plus, with native speaker audio included, you’ll be able to pronounce these words accurately and confidently.

Vocabulary List

English Thai Pronunciation
Father
พ่อ
phǎw
Mother
แม่
mɛ̂ɛ
Son
ลูกชาย
lûuk chaay
Daughter
ลูกสาว
lûuk săao
Brother
พี่ชาย
pîi chaay
Sister
น้องสาว
nɔ́ɔng săao
Husband
สามี
sǎamii
Wife
ภรรยา
phanraya
Grandfather
ปู่
pùu
Grandmother
ยาย
yaai
Uncle
ลุง
lung
Aunt
ป้า
pa
Cousin
ลูกพี่ลูกน้อง
luk-phi-luk-nong
Nephew
หลานชาย
laan-chai.

Cultural Insight: Thai Family Titles

In Thai culture, family members are often referred to using specific titles based on their age and relationship to you. For example, an older brother is called พี่ (phii) and a younger sister is called น้อง (nóng). Understanding these titles is essential for showing respect and building strong family relationships.

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