Difference between Ao and Khaaw

[eve.gerard_19200]

Hello,

Why the difference between : [Ao] and [Khaaw] ?

To ask for, to order, to want, but I don't understand when I need to use one or the other.

Thanks !

[community.thai]

Hello,

Thank you very much for your comment and question. "ao" is use when you place order in restaurant/to buy things at the shop say ao + noun(things you want to get) "khǎaw) is use when you need to ask for thing from someone. Here are some example
ao kâao-pàt kài 1 jaan, náam 2 kùat kráp = I will have fried rice with eggs and two bottles of water.
khǎaw tít-chûu nàwi kráp = May I have tissue please?
khǎaw náam-dtaan nàwi kráp = May I have some salt please?
Hope that helps. Please let me know if you have any questions. I will be glad to help. We wish you have a good progress with Thai.

Have a nice day.

Cheer,
Parisa
Team ThaiPod101.com

[eve.gerard_19200]

Thank you a lot ! It's perfect !

[team.relationships]

Hi Eve,

Thank you for your reply! If you have any further questions, please let us know.

Cristiane
Team ThaiPod101.com