Mastering the Basics: 35 Must-Know Verbs for Thai Language Learners

Understanding and using these verbs in everyday conversations will significantly enhance your ability to communicate in Thai. Practice is key, and incorporating these verbs into your daily language exercises will help solidify your foundation.

1. กิน (gin) - to eat

2. นอน (nǒn) - to sleep

3. วิ่ง (wîng) - to run

4. ว่าย (wâai) - to swim

5. อ่าน (àan) - to read

6. เขียน (khǐan) - to write

7. ดู (duu) - to see, to watch

8. ฟัง (fang) - to listen

9. พูด (phûut) - to speak

10. ซื้อ (súe) - to buy

11. ขาย (khaai) - to sell

12. ตอบ (tɔ̀ɔp) - to answer

13. ทำ (tam) - to do, to make

14. รู้ (rúu) - to know

15. เรียน (riian) - to study

16. แต่งตัว (dtàeng dtua) - to dress up

17. สวมใส่ (sūam sài) - to wear

18. ตื่น (dtêun) - to wake up

19. เปิด (bpèrt) - to open

20. ปิด (bpìt) - to close

21. มี (mii) - to have

22. ไม่มี (mâi mii) - to not have

23. เข้าใจ (khâo jai) - to understand

24. ล้าง (lâang) - to wash

25. ทำให้แห้ง (tam hai hǎng) - to dry

26. เดิน (dern) - to walk

27. ขับรถ (kàp rót) - to drive

28. ทอด (thâwt) - to fry

29. ประชุม (bprà-chum) - to have a meeting

30. ส่ง (sòng) - to send

31. ให้ (hâi) - to give

32. รับ (ráp) - to receive

33. นั่ง (nâng) - to sit

34. ยืน (yeûn) - to stand

35. กลัว (glua) - to fear

As you continue your exploration of the Thai language, remember that mastering the basics is the first step towards fluency. Whether you're planning a trip to Thailand, connecting with Thai friends and family, or simply expanding your linguistic repertoire, the verbs covered in this blog will undoubtedly prove invaluable.

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