Idioms & Proverbs · Phrase

เกรงใจ

greeng-jai/kreːŋ.tɕaj/

to not want to impose; to be considerate

Word breakdown

เกรงgreengkreːŋto fearใจjaitɕajheartto not want to impose; to be considerate

The care not to burden others, a value held dear in Thailand.

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Phrases using this word

ไม่ต้องเกรงใจPlease don't hesitate; make yourself at home.

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