อันนั้นเท่าไหร่คะ

Meaning

This phrase asks for the price of an item, specifically referring to something that is not immediately in front of the speaker but is understood from context (that thing over there).

Usage and formality

This is a polite way to ask for the price, suitable for use with shopkeepers, vendors, or anyone in a service setting. The ending particle คะ (ka) indicates the speaker is female and adds politeness.

Pronunciation

อันนั้น (an nan) - that thing. เท่าไหร่ (tao rai) - how much. คะ (ka) - polite particle for female speakers. The vowel in คะ (ka) is short.

Grammar

Thai often omits subjects when they are understood. Here, 'it' or 'the item' is implied. The word order is standard for a question: Subject (implied) + Object/Reference + Question Word + Question Particle.

Word by word

• อันนั้น (an nan): that (thing)
• เท่าไหร่ (tao rai): how much
• คะ (ka): polite question particle (female speaker)

Watch out

Using คะ (ka) when you are male may sound unusual or incorrect. Male speakers typically use ครับ (krap).

Notes

อันนั้นเท่าไหร่คะ (an nan tao rai ka) - How much is that? (polite, female speaker)