It comes with a translation section where you can copy and paste in text to get a word-for-word breakdown. Thai2English will list suggested words as you type and then display not just the definitions of the word you select (plus audio in most cases) but also give you sample sentences so that you can see how the word is used in context (or how to convey the same meaning idiomatically), plus variations in meaning as well as similar-sounding and similarly-spelled words, not to mention a reverse search. We are waiting for this to become available with bated breath. Unfortunately, it is no longer available as a standalone/offline app. This online dictionary is probably one of the best and most comprehensive tool for learning and understanding Thai. ( Contact me if you haven’t got the list of demarcation clues yet.) There are enough demarcation clues to help you mentally separate out words in a sentence anyway. Also, get used to reading sentences without spaces. It’s useful to select “Simple Thai” to help you sound out complex words. Switch off transliteration in the settings. You can get factory refurbished ones at Lazada for around ฿5,000. In fact, Talking Thai for IOS is so good and so useful, I recommend buying a basic iPhone even if only as a dedicated Thai dictionary. However, the Android and Windows versions haven’t been updated and still have fairly awful interfaces. The developer, Chris Pirazzi, more-or-less implemented all the changes I recommended several years ago. The updated version for IOS is excellent. Make sure to buy the bundle with the Thai phrases, because then you can see sample sentences using the word you looked up in context.Ĭons. It is available for IOS only at the moment (There might still be an old Android app but it is out of date and clunky, so avoid for now). A useful feature is to be able to look up the words inside for complex or compound words. Most importantly, the idiomatic meanings and usage of each word is described quite extensively. All words are spoken, ideal for pronunciation. This is a useful dictionary for immediate reference for use on your smartphone or tablet. Throw away all your print dictionaries, they are completely useless!
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