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Thai
Etymology
From คุณ (kun, “honorific”) + นาย (naai, “chief; lord; master”).
Pronunciation
Noun
คุณนาย • (kun-naai)
- a polite term of address to the wife of a public officer holding a royal letter of appointment known as สัญญาบัตร, when the wife is without noble rank or title.
- a polite term of address to a woman, especially one married or of rank or authority.
- (often derogatory or sarcastic) woman of high social position or economic class.
Usage notes
- The second sense is often translated as or compared to madam or mistress in English.
- The second sense can be deemed impolite or offensive if used to address an unmarried woman.
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