ไม่เป็นไร

Thai

Thai phrasebook

This entry is part of the phrasebook project, which presents criteria for inclusion based on utility, simplicity and commonness.

Pronunciation

Orthographic		ไม่เป็นไร ai m ˋ e p ˘ n ai r
Phonemic		ไม่-เป็น-ไร ai m ˋ – e p ˘ n – ai r
Romanization	Paiboon	mâi-bpen-rai
	Royal Institute	mai-pen-rai
(standard) IPA(key)		/maj˥˩.pen˧.raj˧/(R)

Interjection

ไม่เป็นไร • (mâi-bpen-rai)

1. no worries.
2. no problem; you’re welcome.
3. never mind.

Usage notes

Commonly used to respond to disagreements, minor mistakes, or misfortunes.