Thai for Kids
How to Say "Sorry" in Thai
Apologizing in someone's language shows that you care about their feelings.
In Thai (ไทย)
ขอโทษ (Khor thot)
Pronounced: kor TOHT
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "ขอโทษ (Khor thot)" the next time you meet someone who speaks Thai.
- Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Thai cartoon together.
- Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
- Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.
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