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พัง

#191 most commonadjective mid tone

What does พัง mean?

Describes something that is broken, damaged, or not working properly. Thai speakers use this for everything from broken phones and cars to damaged relationships or failed plans. More casual than formal alternatives, commonly heard in everyday conversation when things malfunction or get damaged.

Example Phrases

too-rá-sàp pǒm pang

โทรศัพท์ผมพัง

My phone is broken.

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rót pang

รถพัง

The car broke down.

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Beginner

ɛɛ pang

แอร์พัง

The air conditioner is broken.

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Beginner

líf pang

ลิฟต์พัง

The elevator is broken.

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Beginner

kɔm-piw-dtəə pǒm pang ìik lɛ́ɛw

คอมพิวเตอร์ผมพังอีกแล้ว

My computer is broken again.

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Beginner

krɯ̂ang sák pâa pang maa sǎam wan lɛ́ɛw

เครื่องซักผ้าพังมาสามวันแล้ว

The washing machine has been broken for three days.

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sɔ̂m

ซ่อม

repair

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sǐa

เสีย

damaged

sɔ̂m

ซ่อม

fix

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kàt-kɔ̂ɔng

ขัดข้อง

malfunction

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