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Common Words in Thai Life: Beliefs

Superstition The word superstitious is an adjective . It is used to describe a person or a situation where someone believes in supernatural powers that might bring good or bad luck. For example, many Thai people believe that cutting your hair on a Wednesday can bring bad luck. Because of this, many avoid getting haircuts on Wednesdays. These people are superstitious about haircuts. Another example is that some Thai people are also superstitious about people who die in violent accidents; they might believe that if a person dies violently, their spirit could become a ghost in the afterlife. The noun form of this word is superstition , which refers to the actual beliefs that superstitious people hold. For instance, if your friend believes in something that seems strange to you, you might say, "Come on, that's just a superstition ! Nobody can prove that." This is often said by people who are not superstitious. Considered The word considered is a verb (past partici...