Thai · Food & Drink
ไข่
khai
Egg
Beginnernoun
Definition
An egg laid by a hen, a common breakfast food.
Example
ฉันกินไข่สองฟองตอนเช้า
I eat two eggs in the morning.
Etymology
'ไข่' (khai) originates from the Proto-Tai word '*khai', also meaning egg. Its usage likely stems from the importance of eggs in traditional Thai cooking.
How & Where It’s Used
'ไข่' is a term used in both informal and formal settings, predominantly in culinary discussions. It appears in various Thai dishes across different regions.