ก็ได้(gôr dâai)

Meanings

1NounA2

[phr] okay; fine; that works

Used to show acceptance or agreement to a suggestion or option, often with a neutral or slightly reluctant tone, similar to 'okay', 'fine', or 'that works'.

Examples

จะjà กินข้าวgin kâao ร้านráan เดิมderm ก็ได้gôr dâai

Eating at the same place is fine.

2NounB1

[phr] ... is also acceptable

Indicates that another choice, method, or wording is also acceptable; often follows or contrasts with a prior suggestion (e.g., 'ทำแบบนี้ก็ได้' = 'This way is fine too').

Examples

จะjà เขียนkĭian รายงานraai-ngaan ในnai Word ก็ได้gôr dâai หรือrĕu ในnai Google Docs ก็ได้gôr dâai

You can write the report in Word or in Google Docs; either is acceptable.

3NounB1

[phr] you may; if you want

Gives permission or leaves the decision to the other person, implying 'you can (do it) if you want' or 'it’s up to you'.

Examples

ถ้าtâa เธอter อยากyàak พักก่อนpák gòn ก็ได้gôr dâai

If you want to rest first, you can.

4NounB1

[phr] it's okay if; it's fine to

Softens a statement to allow a condition or exception, roughly 'it's okay if...' or 'it's fine to..., as long as ...' (e.g., 'ตื่นสายก็ได้ แต่อย่าพลาดรถ' = 'It's fine to wake up late, as long as you don't miss the bus').