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expensive (high)

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สูง

#826 most commonadjective rising tone

What does สูง mean?

Describes something as expensive or high in price. Thai speakers use สูง when talking about costs that are above normal or expected levels. Commonly heard in markets, restaurants, and shops when discussing prices. Can be softened with หน่อย (nɔ̀y) meaning 'a bit' or emphasized with มาก (mâak) meaning 'very'.

Example Phrases

nîi pɛɛng sǔung

นี่แพงสูง

This is expensive.

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Beginner

raa-kaa sǔung gəən pai

ราคาสูงเกินไป

The price is too high.

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Beginner

raa-kaa náam-man sǔung

ราคาน้ำมันสูง

Gas prices are high.

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Beginner

raa-kaa aa-hǎan sǔung mâak

ราคาอาหารสูงมาก

Food prices are very high.

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Beginner

kâa châo sǔung nɔ̀y

ค่าเช่าสูงหน่อย

The rent is a bit high.

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Beginner

pǒm kít wâa raa-kaa sɯ̂a tua níi sǔung gəən pai sǎm-ràp kun-na-pâap

ผมคิดว่าราคาเสื้อตัวนี้สูงเกินไปสำหรับคุณภาพ

I think the price of this shirt is too high for the quality.

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Intermediate

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