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เสมอ

#387 most commonadverb↗ rising tone

What does เสมอ mean?

An adverb meaning 'always' or 'consistently' that emphasizes unchanging habits or permanent states. Thai speakers use เสมอ to describe regular behaviors, constant conditions, or things that happen without exception. Often placed at the end of sentences for emphasis, unlike English 'always' which typically comes before the verb.

Example Phrases

pǒm gin kâao sà-mə̌ə

ผมกินข้าวเสมอ

I always eat rice.

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Beginner

təə maa sǎai sà-mə̌ə

เธอมาสายเสมอ

She is always late.

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Beginner

ráan níi kon yə́ sà-mə̌ə

ร้านนี้คนเยอะเสมอ

This shop is always crowded.

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Beginner

aa-gàat tai rɔ́ɔn sà-mə̌ə

อากาศไทยร้อนเสมอ

Thai weather is always hot.

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Beginner

kǎo chûai pǒm sà-mə̌ə

เขาช่วยผมเสมอ

He always helps me.

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Beginner

mɛ̂ɛ too hǎa pǒm túk yen sà-mə̌ə

แม่โทรหาผมทุกเย็นเสมอ

My mother always calls me every evening.

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Intermediate

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