No. 152 in Thai
นายย
The Thai word "นาย" means "boss," "leader," or "Mr."
In a sentence
นายยกำลังเขียนรายงานสำหรับงานของเขา
Mr. Somchai is writing a report for his work.
Used to address or refer to a male individual in a formal or neutral manner.
เธอมองนายยด้วยสายตาสงสัย
She looked at him with a suspicious eye.
Used as an informal or casual way to refer to a male individual.
นายยทำบัตรประชาชนหายอีกแล้ว
You lost your ID card again.
Used as a colloquial way to directly address a male peer or someone familiar.
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