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How to Respond When You're "Not Very Good" or "So-So" in Thai

Hello again! I'm Michael Leng, and it's great to connect with you. As the owner of several weblogs dedicated to helping you learn Thai, I'm always excited to share new insights into the language. What to Say When You're "Not Very Good" in Thai You already know how to ask "How are you?" in Thai – คุณสบายดีไหม (khun sà-baai dee mái) – and how to respond positively with ดิฉันสบายดีค่ะ / ขอบคุณ (dì-chăn sà-baai dee kâa / kòp kun) meaning "I'm fine, thank you." (If you missed those, you can always check out my previous posts on greetings!) But what if you're not feeling so great, or just "so-so"? Today, I'm going to teach you how to respond to "How are you?" in Thai when you're not doing well, or when things are just okay. Responding When You're Not Feeling Well or Just Okay Let's dive into the phrases you can use: ไม่สบาย (mâi sà-baai) Pronunciation: mai sa-baai Meaning: Not very good. / I...