Succeed in Thai

“Succeed” in Thai is สำเร็จsǎm-rèt.

สำเร็จ sǎm-rèt

to succeed; done, achieved verb

sǎm rising
rèt low

Rising: start low, dip, then rise to the top, like a doubtful “Really?”
Low: flat and lower than your normal voice, dropping a little at the end.

How to use it

สำเร็จsǎm-rèt is getting something done that took effort: a project, an exam, a plan. Success in life is ความสำเร็จkwaam sǎm-rèt, and wishes for a new job or a birthday often say ขอให้ประสบความสำเร็จkǎw-hâi bprà-sòp kwaam sǎm-rèt, may you succeed.

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:

sumret

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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Written by the Learn Thai For Free team
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