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mâi yàak

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ไม่อยาก

#6 most commonphrase falling tone

What does ไม่อยาก mean?

Essential phrase expressing unwillingness or lack of desire to do something. More polite than direct refusal, commonly used in everyday situations like declining food, activities, or requests. Thai speakers often add ครับ/ค่ะ for politeness. Can stand alone as a complete response or precede verbs to explain what you don't want to do.

Example Phrases

mâi yàak gin

ไม่อยากกิน

I don't want to eat.

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Beginner

mâi yàak bpai

ไม่อยากไป

I don't want to go.

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Beginner

mâi yàak gin aa-hǎan pèt

ไม่อยากกินอาหารเผ็ด

I don't want spicy food.

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Beginner

mâi yàak tam ngaan wan níi

ไม่อยากทำงานวันนี้

I don't want to work today.

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Beginner

mâi yàak dtùun cháao

ไม่อยากตื่นเช้า

I don't want to wake up early.

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Beginner

mâi yàak pûut rɯ̂ang níi dtɔɔn níi

ไม่อยากพูดเรื่องนี้ตอนนี้

I don't want to talk about it right now.

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Intermediate

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