ไหนบอกว่า
But you said…
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- 1 But you said…、I thought you said…
This expression brings up something previously said when the current situation seems to contradict it, often with surprise or frustration.
But you said…、I thought you said…
It introduces an earlier statement to point out a mismatch with what is happening now.
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ไหนบอกว่าจะไม่มา nǎy bɔ̀ɔk wâa cà mây maa I thought you said you weren't coming. ไหนบอกว่าจะไม่มา details
Learning notes
Explanation
Use ไหนบอกว่า followed by the content of the earlier statement. What follows is what was previously said, rather than what is happening now. Although ไหน usually means “where” or “which,” it does not ask about a location here. The expression challenges an apparent inconsistency. You can leave that inconsistency unstated if it is obvious from the situation. The earlier statement usually comes from the person being addressed, but context can also point to something someone else said. Depending on tone, the expression can convey playful teasing, surprise, disappointment, or a serious complaint.
Usage
Common in everyday conversations with friends or family—for example, when someone turns up after saying they would not come, or starts eating after saying they were not hungry. It can also express disappointment when an experience does not match what you were told.
Caution
This is more than a neutral check of what someone said: it suggests their earlier statement does not match reality. Polite endings do not necessarily remove the challenging tone, so use care in professional situations.