โธ่
oh, you poor thing
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- 1 oh, you poor thing、what a pity
- 2 oh, come on、aw, darn、oh, for goodness’ sake
A conversational interjection expressing an emotional reaction to something unfortunate, disappointing, or irritating. Depending on context and tone, it can convey sympathy, dismay, or mild annoyance.
oh, you poor thing、what a pity
Used on hearing about someone’s pain, hardship, or misfortune to express sympathy or concern.
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โธ่ น่าสงสารจัง thôo nâa sǒŋsǎan caŋ Oh, that’s so sad. โธ่ น่าสงสารจัง details
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โธ่ เจ็บมากไหม thôo cèp mâak mǎy Oh no, does it hurt a lot? โธ่ เจ็บมากไหม details
oh, come on、aw, darn、oh, for goodness’ sake
Used to react to disappointment, an anticlimax, or someone’s behavior with mild frustration, exasperation, or protest.
Learning notes
Explanation
โธ่ is an emotional interjection whose meaning depends heavily on context and tone. It may show sympathy for someone, disappointment at an outcome, or mild irritation with a situation or person. The expanded form โธ่เอ๊ย is also common. เอ๊ย adds emotional force, giving it a sense like “oh, you poor thing” or “oh, for goodness’ sake.” It is most natural in everyday conversation and in dialogue in dramas or stories.
Usage
It is commonly used when reacting sympathetically to a friend’s pain or bad luck, when something hoped for does not happen, when a supposed problem turns out to be trivial, or when mildly protesting to someone close.
Caution
When used sympathetically, an unsuitable tone can make it sound patronizing or sarcastic. It is not normally a strong swear word. For serious condolences, do not rely on โธ่ alone; use an appropriate expression such as เสียใจด้วย.
Differences from similar words
1 oh, you poor thing synonyms
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สงสาร is a verb meaning to feel sorry for someone. โธ่ is an interjection that spontaneously expresses that feeling.
2 oh, come on synonyms
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เฮ้อ is a sigh expressing weariness, resignation, or frustration. โธ่ is a more direct reaction to a disappointing event or to what someone has said or done.