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Useful Thai Phrase: Learning how to express Can and Cannot in Thai

Dai means can and Mai dai means cannot.

To express that you can do something in Thai, you can use the word “Dai” which means, can. If you would like to express that you can’t do something, simply negate the verb dai with “Mai”.

Dai krap/ka.
Yes, I can.

Mai dai krap/ka.
No, I can’t

In Thailand, you would use the polite particle krap at the end of your sentence if you’re male and ka if you’re female. The purpose of using krap or ka is to make the sentence polite, much like Japanese’s version of -masu.

Let’s say you want to ask someone if he can speak Thai. How would you ask him in Thai?

Koon poot passa Thai dai mai?
Can you speak Thai?

Koon is you, Poot means speak, and passa is langauge. Literally, the above sentence would mean “You speak language Thai can?”

Mai, before a verb = no / do not
After a verb = question marker

As you have noticed, mai, when used before a verb, means no or do not. If it is used after a verb, it acts like the Japanese version of ka - a question marker.

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Posted on August 10, 2006

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RippaSama is a passionate Thai language lover who just can’t stop learning Thai when he is on fire. If you want to read and learn more about his Thai language lessons and tips, you can visit (http://MyThaiSensei.com)

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It’s amazing how many people continue to entertain the notion that we Black Americans are all alike. Instead of believing what their eyes see, and what their total life experience clearly has taught them, many believe that we all think and behave the same. Whether this is a reflection of erroneous teaching passed down through generations, ignorance - or both - the phenomenon intrigues me.
So listen up… No, all of us don’t respond well to the accented greeting “What’s happenin’ brutha?” at the corner store - especially when we just heard you say “Hello, how are you today?” to the previous three non-Black customers. And no, we all don’t like chitlins. At least I don’t. I was a chitlin’ hater before I ever saw one. Check this out…

I was 3, growing up in the projects of Portsmouth, Ohio. I walked over to my Grandma’s building (kids could walk around the neighborhood back then…) and, when I stopped at her door, I smelled something funky. Yeah, I thought I had boo-booed in my pants, so I checked. When Grandma came to the door, I immediately said “Grandma I didn’t boo-boo!”, so I wouldn’t get a whuppin’. Instead, she looked at me kindly and said “Naw baby, it’s ok. That’s supper cooking.” And that was that. Chitlins and me could NEVER be friends.

We Black folks are as different, within our race, as any other folk. We have our own individual opinions on every subject. We have different ways of doing things. We like different kinds of music. We don’t view politics the same.

Me and politics? Thanks for asking! I am all messed up, and I hate it. I am neither Democratic nor Republican. On the one hand, I can’t be a straight-up Democrat. I believe abortion is the murder of an innocent child, and I cannot condone it, under most circumstances. I believe this nation will be severely judged by God for the millions of lives we have slaughtered in the name of convenience and choice. So the donkey platform is shaky. That’s my opinion. On the other hand, I certainly can’t be a card-carrying Republican, either. Take away affirmative action and that’ll level the playing field… please. Until the hearts of all men are pure, and true justice reigns (not happenin’ today!) we must maintain federal and state programs just to stay on the field. And there are, of course, many other cons and pros.

What I’m trying to say is this: I am a man first, just me. I am a Black man second. Yes, we Black men and women have some collective concerns, a certain amount of shared pathos , arising from our shared painful past which we are daily changing to a triumphant future - but we are each something more fundamental than a cog in a Great Black Cause. I am, like you - just me.

Let me just speak for myself. (Insert deep breath sound here:)

When it really comes down to it, I am just a dude trying to get as close to God as I can, work an honest day and live an honest life, prepare my children to be smarter and better and stronger and richer and more godly than I am, be a general blessing to my fellow man, stay out of jail and not go to hell when I finally die - hopefully with some honor, a long time from now. (exhale here)

Yeah, you probably think this way, too. Whom ever you are… In this way, I guess we Blacks aren’t the only ones who are just alike. We are ALL pretty much alike when it comes right down to it, aren’t we?

Just remember one thing: You may - and it’s cool - but I ain’t eating no chitlins… BKB

Brian K. Burns is a speaker, writer, editor, and publisher who resides in Austin, TX. You may peruse more of his work, and the work of his colleagues, at http://www.rootzmagazine.com and http://www.seniordigest.net
You may reach him directly at: brianblam@gmail.com

His ultimate purpose in life is to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord…

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Aphrodisiacs have been used throughout many cultures for centuries. From oysters to chocolate, most cultures have their favorite picks. Certain foods have been known to be powerful aphrodisiacs although no scientific data can back up the claims. Foods are purported to work by lowering inhibitions, stimulating blood flow, and releasing happy hormones. It is important to note that aphrodisiacs are not meant to cure any sexual dysfunctions; they are just supposed to help you to get in the mood. Here are 6 foods to spice up your love life or at least try and see if it works for you!

1. Bananas? Yes- you read right. Bananas have a reputation for enhancing your mood and creating more confidence. So if you are going out on the town and want to deliver a confident and seductive come hither look then snack on a banana before you go. It might help improve your flirting abilities.

2. Ginger the spice of love. Are you past the flirting stage? Then move onto the seducing stage with some ginger by your side. Ginger has been reported to increase blood flow to all the right areas helping you to feel in the mood.

3. Green olives. Surprised? Green olives are believed to make men more virile. I guess that means us women will find them more manly. There is something about a man with a martini- James Bond has it all figured out.

4. Black olives. I guess since green olives work for men then black olives work for women. Black olives are reported to increase a woman’s sex drive. Again, science doesn’t support the claim but black olives are good for us anyway. It doesn’t hurt to try.

5. Tomatoes. That little Italian fruit is known as a sexual stimulant for both men and women. All those times we ate spaghettiwho knew? Round off your meal with some tomatoes and its all amore.

Ok. Want to know what the biggest aphrodisiac is? The human brain- and this one is backed by science. You can still have some fun creating a romantic meal or have just the right appetizer when out with that special someone. All the foods above are very healthy and if they don’t work as an aphrodisiac they will at least promote good health.

Recipe for Love:

Start off with martinis with green olives. Add some tapenade spread on bruschetta for an appetizer. Move onto a tossed green salad with plenty of tomatoes. For the main course serve Ginger Chicken and top it off with banana’s foster for dessert. I wonder if there is such a thing as too many aphrodisiacs in one meal?

© 2006, Meri Raffetto

Owner of Real Living Nutrition Services, Meri Raffetto is a Registered Dietitian and recognized professional in the area of nutrition and wellness. She specializes in weight management and offers online programs to help people reach their weight loss and health goals. For more information or to sign up for a free newsletter visit http://www.reallivingnutrition.com

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