Ou Ner, Language of Northern Thailand

[Sure2C]

For those who frequent northern Thailand, ever notice the local's language is abit diff from those of Bangkok?

Well, those language in Bangkok is called Pasathai (sound), it's like mandrain.
Those in the northern thailand like Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Payao, Mae Sai, etc is Ner. A kind of dialect.

When u speak to ppl from the northern Thailand, Pasathai is good enough. But when they talk to each other (local to local of the northern Thai, they usually speak in Ner) n u may wonder wat r they talking abt. Even from those WL in Hatyaii as most r from the north.

I would like to share with bros here abt the language Ner so u could understand wat r they talking. But my advice is not to let them know that u know Ner, else they'll speak to u in Ner n not Pasathai.

I'll oni list out those that r diff from Pasathai, words in <> refer to Pasathai. As I did not learn them thru formal lesson, all words r sound generated oni..

To start with:

20 = South
21 = South Aik
22 = South Song.....till 29 (diff with Pasathai on the first word, South)

What? = <Arai> = A Yang Gor? (normally use the short form "A Yang?")
Speak = <Prut> = Ou E.g <Prut Thai> = Ou Thai; <Prut Ner> = Ou Ner

Dun have = <Mai Mi> = Bo Mi
Dun want = <Mai Ao> = Bo Ao.....(just change Pasathai's Mai to Bo for other similiar words)

For woman, those words ending with <Ka> = Ziao (sounds like "run" in hokkien but in softer tone)

Apparently can oni think of these...will update again if come across any.

Any Bros/sis got others to add? All r welcome as it is mean to share...

Bros/sis who like this thread can pse up my rep.

[Ah_Hia]

wanna learn basic thai already curse and swear liao now u wanna confuse me with northern dialets !

faint man !

Thanks anyway !
Might be useful to some bros.

Cheers !

[Sure2C]

Originally Posted by Ah_Hia

wanna learn basic thai already curse and swear liao now u wanna confuse me with northern dialets !

faint man !

Thanks anyway !
Might be useful to some bros.

Cheers !

Actually they r quite the same, except for tone n some words, like those I pointed out.

Mb of gd use when u cheong Thailand, especially when both WL talking something abt u.

[Sure2C]

Like the popular Thai food, SoongTam?
Some part of the northern Thailand call it "TamSoong"

[Ah_Hia]

Originally Posted by Sure2C

Like the popular Thai food, SoongTam?
Some part of the northern Thailand call it "TamSoong"

hmmmm.......

[Sure2C]

Originally Posted by Ah_Hia

hmmmm.......

Its spliced payaya with rotten crab n chilli, then pound it. No cooking required.

[Ah_Hia]

Originally Posted by Sure2C

Its spliced payaya with rotten crab n chilli, then pound it. No cooking required.

Please lah bro, i know somtam.

cheers !

[Ah_Hia]

Originally Posted by thaivisitor

Just act don't know lah... and act surprise mah.... like "What!!!!! No Cooking!!!! Rotten Crab!!!!!! Lidat Die Lah!!!!!!!"

kekekekekekekeke

KNN this one worst than jap food.
Even Japs also will puke !!

Next time any bros go GM/LOS ask for rotten carb sure kenna FCUK left right and center !

;p

[Sure2C]

Waah, 1 day nvr log-on so many comments liao...

Thanks Bro TV n Ah_Hia for ur good comments. All the valuable points noted!

As for Somtam, agreed that I shdnt use rotten...actually was thinking wat word to use at time of typing n since I always prefer the "rotten" smell in the food, so just use it....great mistake...thks for pointing out for me!

[Malaysian Datuk]

I want to learn 'Tai Yai' any experts here? Also in two minds to pick up Laotian....imho should be easy if got Thai foundation?

[Ah_Hia]

[QUOTE=Sure2C]Waah, 1 day nvr log-on so many comments liao...

Thanks Bro TV n Ah_Hia for ur good comments. All the valuable points noted!
QUOTE]

Ok ok lah ! I keep quiet ok.
U carry on ur lessons.... sorry kruu....

[Sure2C]

Originally Posted by Ah_Hia

Ok ok lah ! I keep quiet ok.
U carry on ur lessons.... sorry kruu....

Mai ar ni kong leh...really appreciate ur comment...at least let me know tat my phonetic n description is very weak....too bad nvr study hard during sch time...regret!

Btw, I'll consult ppl first b4 type out the sound of other words, so tat all can benefit from it n not be mislead by me.

Please continue to give me comments...once again thank you!

[free]

Originally Posted by Sure2C

For those who frequent northern Thailand, ever notice the local's language is abit diff from those of Bangkok?

Well, those language in Bangkok is called Pasathai (sound), it's like mandrain.
Those in the northern thailand like Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Payao, Mae Sai, etc is Ner. A kind of dialect.
:
I would like to share with bros here abt the language Ner so u could understand wat r they talking. But my advice is not to let them know that u know Ner, else they'll speak to u in Ner n not Pasathai.

I'll oni list out those that r diff from Pasathai, words in <> refer to Pasathai. As I did not learn them thru formal lesson, all words r sound generated oni...

Kam Sia Bro Sure2C. Do u also know of any books of Pasar Neur? Just cannot find! Only when I am with tirak that I got chance to learn cos I hear her speak to sister/relatives. Else we always use Pasar Thai.

[Sure2C]

Originally Posted by free

Kam Sia Bro Sure2C. Do u also know of any books of Pasar Neur? Just cannot find! Only when I am with tirak that I got chance to learn cos I hear her speak to sister/relatives. Else we always use Pasar Thai.

To wat I know, there is no book on Pasar Neur. Tis language is pass down by generation to generation (info provided by my wife).

If any bros know of anywhere having tis book, please post here, I oso 1 2 buy. Sometime really buay tahan when my wife talk to her frd using Neur.

[Ah_Hia]

Originally Posted by Sure2C

To wat I know, there is no book on Pasar Neur. Tis language is pass down by generation to generation (info provided by my wife).

If any bros know of anywhere having tis book, please post here, I oso 1 2 buy. Sometime really buay tahan when my wife talk to her frd using Neur.

Wait i go ChiangMai and buy the book, come back here copy and sell ok ??