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แมลงสาบ

#325 most commonnoun→ mid tone

What does แมลงสาบ mean?

The standard Thai word for cockroach, commonly used when reporting pest problems to landlords, calling exterminators, or complaining about unsanitary conditions. Thai speakers use this formal term in serious contexts, while avoiding euphemisms. Essential vocabulary for apartment living and restaurant complaints in Thailand.

Example Phrases

mii mɛɛ-lang sàap nai hɔ̂ng

มีแมลงสาบในห้อง

There's a cockroach in the room.

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Beginner

pǒm glua mɛɛ-lang sàap

ผมกลัวแมลงสาบ

I'm afraid of cockroaches.

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Beginner

kâa mɛɛ-lang sàap

ฆ่าแมลงสาบ!

Kill the cockroach!

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Beginner

tîi nîi mii mɛɛ-lang sàap yə́

ที่นี่มีแมลงสาบเยอะ

This place has many cockroaches.

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Beginner

mɛɛ-lang sàap tua yài ɔ̀ɔk maa glaang kuen

แมลงสาบตัวใหญ่ออกมากลางคืน

Big cockroaches come out at night.

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Beginner

rao dtɔ̂ng rîak kon gam-jàt mɛɛ-lang prɔ́ mɛɛ-lang sàap yə́ gəən pai

เราต้องเรียกคนกำจัดแมลงเพราะแมลงสาบเยอะเกินไป

We need to call an exterminator because there are too many cockroaches.

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Intermediate

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