What does "คุณชื่ออะไร" translate to in English?

The phrase "คุณชื่ออะไร" translates to "What is your name?" in English. This phrase is a direct way to inquire about someone’s name in Thai.

"คุณ" means "you," "ชื่อ" means "name," and "อะไร" means "what." When combined, they form the question asking for the person's name. This is a common and polite way to introduce oneself or start a conversation in a Thai-speaking context, especially when meeting someone for the first time.

Other phrases, while useful in conversation, do not provide the same inquiry about a person's name. For instance, asking how someone is or expressing feelings like love or gratitude responds to different social situations and aims, which are not captured in this specific Thai phrase.