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ลิฟต์

#249 most commonnoun high tone

What does ลิฟต์ mean?

The standard word for elevator in Thailand, borrowed from English 'lift'. Used in all contexts - hotels, shopping malls, condos, offices. Thai speakers use this universally rather than formal alternatives. Essential for navigating Bangkok's high-rise buildings. Often seen on signs and heard in announcements.

Example Phrases

kɯ̂n líf pai

ขึ้นลิฟต์ไป

Take the elevator up.

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Beginner

líf sǐa

ลิฟต์เสีย

The elevator is broken.

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Beginner

rɔɔ líf nɔ̀y

รอลิฟต์หน่อย

Wait for the elevator.

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Beginner

chán nǎi gòt pùm líf

ชั้นไหน กดปุ่มลิฟต์

Which floor? Press the elevator button.

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Beginner

líf gam-lang long maa

ลิฟต์กำลังลงมา

The elevator is coming down.

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Beginner

líf níi pai laan jɔ̀ɔt rót

ลิฟต์นี้ไปลานจอดรถ

This elevator goes to the parking garage.

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Intermediate

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