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What does the Thai phrase 'ไม่นิ เมียหลับ' mean in English?

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Arantzä ***********

asked Jul 22, 2020

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Hello , not sure if right place to ask but has anyone idea about that correct translation in English please? 

Thanks so much 💕

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The discussion revolves around the translation of a Thai phrase 'ไม่นิ เมียหลับ', which translates to 'No, wife is asleep.' Several comments suggest that this phrase is a slang term, possibly derived from southern Thai dialects, emphasizing the importance of context in understanding language nuances and the influence of informal communication styles among younger generations.

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Steven **********

Southern thai, ‘wife sleeping’

6 years ago

Malek *******

It's a southern slang😂

6 years ago

Thaphanak *****

I think it's a chat slang of youngster that they don't write in proper thai words in sms or text messaging

Like when we chat using U instead of you

Coz instead of cause

The phrase should be ไม่นิ เมียหลับ

Means No, wife is asleep

6 years ago

Doug **********

Context is so important in communication.

6 years ago

Anthony ********

OK so it's a slang word for a widow who sleeps? Maybe for the loss of her husband

6 years ago

Tod *********

sure took some creative license with the "everything else" in the title of this group (which in case you don't know is to Thailand Visa Advice - And Everything Else) to post this :O

6 years ago

Dave ********

@Tod ********

, I have a question .... Were you born a dickhead or did you attain the status through years of experience ? 🤣🤣🤣

6 years ago

Terary **********

@Dave *******

Everybody has a right to their opinions. But I think yours is ill-founded in regards to

@Tod ********

A) He didn't say they did wrong ... He only made an observation

B) He is one of the more helpful people on this site. If you find this site useful, and use it long enough, eventually Tod will be help towards you.

C) There are plenty of other people to troll, I do it myself.

6 years ago