thanks [casual]
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- 1 thanks [casual]
A casual expression of gratitude used mainly with friends, younger people, or others with whom the speaker has a close relationship. It can stand alone as “thanks” or function as a verb meaning “to thank.”
thanks [casual]
A casual way to say “thanks,” especially to a friend, a younger person, or someone close to the speaker.
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ขอบใจมาก khɔ̀ɔpcay mâak Thanks a lot. ขอบใจมาก details
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ขอบใจทุกคนนะ khɔ̀ɔpcay thúk khon ná Thanks, everyone. ขอบใจทุกคนนะ details
Learning notes
Explanation
ขอบใจ expresses gratitude in a familiar, casual tone. By itself, it functions like “thanks.” Within a sentence, it can act as a verb meaning “to thank.” Common patterns include ขอบใจนะ for a warmer, softer tone, ขอบใจมาก for “thanks a lot,” and ขอบใจที่ followed by a verb for “thanks for doing something.” It is used between close friends, but it is also traditionally associated with a senior speaking to a junior, such as an adult to a child. Its use therefore depends not only on formality but also on the relationship between the speakers.
Usage
It is commonly used when thanking a close friend, family member, junior colleague, or child for help, a gift, or another kindness. It is natural in everyday conversation and informal personal messages.
Caution
Avoid using ขอบใจ with strangers, customers, superiors, or older people unless the relationship clearly allows it; it may sound as though you are treating them as junior to you. When unsure, use ขอบคุณครับ or ขอบคุณค่ะ instead.
Differences from similar words
1 thanks [casual] synonyms
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ขอบคุณ is the standard, broadly appropriate way to say “thank you” and can be made polite for strangers or superiors. ขอบใจ is more casual and is mainly used with close friends or younger people.