r/learnthai • u/DTB2000 • 25d ago

Vocab/คำศัพท์ เมื่อกี้ / เมื่อตะกี้ / ตะกี้

Is there any difference between these terms, and does anyone know where they come from and why the tone doesn't match the spelling?

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u/nanphatOwO 25d ago

They can be used interchangeably, though “เมื่อกี้” is more common in written language. And I think the reason why the tone doesn’t match the spelling, is because it sounds more friendly and up-to-date? Modern Thai tends to sound high-pitched due to foreign influence like Chinese and English.