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ถูก

#18 most commonadjective low tone

What does ถูก mean?

Describes something inexpensive or low-priced. Thai speakers use this when shopping at markets, comparing prices, or commenting on good deals. Can describe food, clothes, transportation, or services. Often paired with มาก (mâak) for 'very cheap' or preceded by ไม่ (mâi) for 'not cheap/expensive'.

Example Phrases

nîi tùuk mâak

นี่ถูกมาก

This is very cheap.

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Beginner

aa-hǎan tîi nîi tùuk

อาหารที่นี่ถูก

The food here is cheap.

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Beginner

sɯ̂a dtua nîi tùuk mái

เสื้อตัวนี้ถูกไหม

Is this shirt cheap?

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Beginner

man mâi tùuk

มันไม่ถูก

It's not cheap.

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Beginner

hǎa sɯ̂a-pâa tùuk dâai tîi nai

หาเสื้อผ้าถูกได้ที่ไหน

Where can I find cheap clothes?

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Beginner

chǎn yàak sɯ́ɯ kɔ̌ɔng tùuk láe dii

ฉันอยากซื้อของถูกและดี

I want to buy something cheap and good quality.

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Intermediate

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