ไม่เป็นไร

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Thai[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From ไม่ (mâi, not) +‎ เป็น (bpen, be) +‎ ไร (rai, anything).

Pronunciation[edit]

Orthographicไม่เป็นไร
ai m ˋ e p ˘ n ai r
Phonemic
ไม่-เป็น-ไร
ai m ˋ – e p ˘ n – ai r
RomanizationPaiboonmâi-bpen-rai
Royal Institutemai-pen-rai
(standard) IPA(key)/maj˥˩.pen˧.raj˧/(R)

Interjection[edit]

ไม่เป็นไร (mâi-bpen-rai)

  1. used to express that the matter in question is not or no longer minded or deemed serious or important: never mind; forget it; it's nothing; no problem; no worries; not at all; it's okay; it's fine; it doesn't matter; it's all right; etc.
  2. (slang) used to express refusal: I'm good; no thank you; etc.

Usage notes[edit]

  • In texting, the interjection is abbreviated as มปร. (mɔɔ-bpɔɔ-rɔɔ).

Adjective[edit]

ไม่เป็นไร (mâi-bpen-rai)

  1. okay; fine; all right.