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แพง

#17 most commonadjective→ mid tone

What does แพง mean?

Used to describe anything costly or high-priced. Thai speakers use แพง when shopping, dining, or discussing prices. Can be softened with หน่อย (nɔ̀y) meaning 'a bit expensive' or intensified with มาก (mâak) for 'very expensive'. Essential for bargaining at markets and expressing price opinions.

Example Phrases

nîi pɛɛng jang

นี่แพงจัง

This is expensive.

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Beginner

aa-hǎan pɛɛng nɔ̀y

อาหารแพงหน่อย

The food is a bit expensive.

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Beginner

pɛɛng mái

แพงไหม

Is it expensive?

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Beginner

pɛɛng mâak

แพงมาก

Very expensive!

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Beginner

roong-rɛɛm pɛɛng gəən pai

โรงแรมแพงเกินไป

The hotel is too expensive.

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Beginner

kâa châo nai grung-têep pɛɛng kɯ̂n túk bpii

ค่าเช่าในกรุงเทพแพงขึ้นทุกปี

Bangkok rent is getting more expensive every year.

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Intermediate

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tùuk

ถูก

cheap

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raa-kaa

ราคา

price

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ngəən

เงิน

money

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kâa chái jàai

ค่าใช้จ่าย

cost

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