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Mean (a word's meaning) in Thai

“Mean (a word's meaning)” in Thai is แปลว่าbplae wâa.

แปลว่า bplae wâa

to mean (X means Y) verb

  • bplae mid
  • wâa falling
  • Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
Parts: แปลbplae to translate ว่าwâa that, as (introduces words or thoughts)

A word 'translates as' its meaning. Point at any word and ask แปลว่าอะไรbplae wâa à-rai: What does it mean?

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Other spellings you'll see

There's no single official way to write Thai in English letters. We mark the tone of every syllable; online you'll also find:

  • plae wa
  • play wa

More verbs in Thai

All verbs
  • เป็น bpen Be

    to be (a nationality, a job, a role)

  • มี mii Have

    to have

  • ไป bpai Go

    to go

  • มา maa Come

    to come

  • กิน gin Eat

    to eat

  • ดื่ม dùuem Drink

    to drink

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