🇹🇭 Thai phrases

How to Say "Shut up" in Thai

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
เงียบหน่อย
"Shut up" in Thai · say it like ngiap-noy

The most natural way to say "Shut up" in Thai is เงียบหน่อย. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

หยุดพูด
more direct, can be seen as rude
เงียบซะ
casual and slightly more aggressive

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want someone to be quiet in a polite way. It is suitable for friends or in informal situations. Be cautious as it can still come off as rude if used in the wrong context.

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Examples in Thai

ThaiEnglish
เงียบหน่อย ฉันกำลังคิดBe quiet, I am thinking.
Common mistake
Learners often use a direct translation of 'shut up' which can sound very rude in Thai.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear เงียบหน่อย, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Thai with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it okay to use this phrase with elders?

No, it is considered disrespectful to tell elders to be quiet.

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