1. Tamarind ( มะขาม )
In Akha language call:
1. A – bae – chae ( อ๊าแบแช้)
• A – bae ( อ๊าแบ) = sheath ( ฝัก)
• Chae ( แช้) = Sour ( เปรี้ยว)
2. Chi – cha – a – bae ( ฉี่ฉ่าอ๊าแบ )
• Chi – cha ( ฉี่ฉ่า ) = -
• A – bae ( อ๊าแบ) = sheath ( ฝัก)
Call according the taste and appearance of tamarind.
Using the vocabulary to call Tamarind in each ages.
1. 0 – 25 years old
= Chi - cha – a – bae ( ฉี่ฉ่าอ๊าแบ)
= A – bae – chae ( อ๊าแบแช้ )
2. 26 – 59 years old
= Chi - cha – a – bae ( ฉี่ฉ่าอ๊าแบ)
= A – bae – chae ( อ๊าแบแช้ )
3. 60 up
= Chi - cha – a – bae ( ฉี่ฉ่าอ๊าแบ)
= A – bae – chae ( อ๊าแบแช้ )
• Using the same word, not difference.