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กรุณา

#747 most commonadverb→ mid tone

What does กรุณา mean?

A formal, polite way to say 'please' in Thai, used when making requests or asking for help. More formal than ช่วย (chûay). Commonly used in written Thai, official situations, or when speaking to strangers, service staff, or people of higher status. Shows respect and politeness in your request.

Example Phrases

ga-ru-naa rɔɔ sàk krûu

กรุณารอสักครู่

Please wait a moment.

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ga-ru-naa chûay pǒm nɔ̀y

กรุณาช่วยผมหน่อย

Please help me.

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ga-ru-naa pûut cháa-cháa

กรุณาพูดช้าๆ

Please speak slowly.

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ga-ru-naa bpìt too-ra-sàp

กรุณาปิดโทรศัพท์

Please turn off your phone.

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ga-ru-naa yàa sùup bu-rìi tîi nîi

กรุณาอย่าสูบบุหรี่ที่นี่

Please don't smoke here.

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Beginner

ga-ru-naa grɔ̀ɔk bɛ̀ɛp fɔɔm níi hâi króp-tûan

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chûai

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help

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excuse me

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kɔ̀ɔp-kun

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thank you

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kɔ̌ɔ

ขอ

may I

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