Revealing the origin of the word “Lertsamantan”. Where does this catchy phrase come from?!!
It can be said that this is a word that we have heard and used since we were children. For the word Lertsamantan, which is used when seeing something that is awesome, it can be said that it is a phrase that is on many people’s lips. But have you ever wondered where this word came from? Who was the first to start using this word?
The term “Lertsamantan” that we use so often today to describe something. That is really cool, awesome, or anything that really impresses us has an interesting origin and is related to an important person in Thai history.
Revealing the origin of the word “Lertsamantan”. Where does this catchy phrase come from?!!
The name Lert Saman Tan comes from the name of Nai Lert Setthabutra or Phraya Phakdi Noraset. Many people may be familiar with this สนใจสมัคร? คลิกที่นี่เพื่อเริ่มต้น name as he was a major entrepreneur in the past who played an important role in developing Thailand to progress in many ways. Such as Nai Lert Ice, Nai Lert White Bus, Nai Lert Mail Boat, Nai Lert Hotel, Nai Lert Pub.
Originally, Mr. Lert’s father named him “Lert Man Tao” (Lert-sa-man-tao). Which means “the best above anyone” , to show the goodwill the parents had for their son. However, when he grew up, Mr. Lert dropped the word “Man Tao” and left only “Nai Lert” for ease of addressing.
Mr. Lert’s original name “Lertmantaw” has become a slang term among the older generation to refer to something or a person who is excellent or who excels in a certain area, similar to the words “Jeng” or “Suet” today.
Later, a national artist, Mr. Theing Satifueang, adapted the word “Lertmantau” into “Lertsamantan” and spread it through his works. Making this word widely known and becoming a popular word among the younger generation up until today, meaning something excellent, something superior to anything else, or anything that greatly impresses us. Which is consistent with the original meaning of the name “Lertmantau” which indicates excellence and prominence.