ใจเย็นๆ
jai yen yenMeaning
1InterjectionA2
calm down; take it easy
used to tell someone to be calm and patient; to relax and not rush or get upset
Examples
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Take it easy, we still have a lot of time.
The traffic is very bad, but you have to be patient.
ฉันchănรู้rúuว่าwâaคุณkunกังวลgang-wonแต่dtàeใจเย็นๆjai yen yenก่อนgònแล้วláeoเราraoมาmaaค่อยๆkôi kôiแก้ปัญหาgâe bpan-hăaกันgan
I know you're worried, but calm down first, and then we can solve the problem slowly together.
Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is ใจเย็นๆ said ใจ-เย็น-เย็น?
jai yen yen
Thai spelling does not always show how a word sounds. This is how it is said.
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
3 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableThe vowel ใ hides a final -ย, so it is live.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Mid tone
jai
Level, in your normal speaking voice.
Mid class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid
Tone chart
Every class and spelling pattern, with this syllable outlined.
| Mid class | High class | Low class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No mark + live | Mid | Rising | Mid |
| No mark + dead short | Low | Low | High |
| No mark + dead long | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai ek | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai tho | Falling | Falling | High |
| Mai tri | High | — | — |
| Mai chattawa | Rising | — | — |
Word Breakdown
ใจjaiใจjai1heart; mind; feelings; spirit2kindness; compassion; generosity3courage; spirit; morale4intention; will; willingness5core; essence (in compounds)heart; mind; feelings; spiritPart 1
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เย็นๆyen yenเย็นๆyen yen1cool; slightly cool2in the evening; around evening time3calm down; take it easycool; slightly coolPart 2
ใจเย็นๆjai yen yenใจเย็นๆjai yen yencalm down; take it easycalm down; take it easyWord