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ล้มเหลว

#973 most commonverb↑ high tone

What does ล้มเหลว mean?

To fail or be unsuccessful at something. Thai speakers use this for both minor failures (failing a test, missing a deadline) and major setbacks (business failures, relationship breakdowns). Often paired with polite particles in formal situations. More serious than just 'not succeeding' - implies a definitive failure or collapse.

Example Phrases

pǒm lóm-lǒo nai gaan sɔ̀ɔp

ผมล้มเหลวในการสอบ

I failed the exam.

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Beginner

kroong-gaan lóm-lǒo

โครงการล้มเหลว

The project failed.

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Beginner

yàa gluaa tîi jà lóm-lǒo

อย่ากลัวที่จะล้มเหลว

Don't be afraid to fail.

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Beginner

tú-rá-gìt kɔ̌ɔng kǎo lóm-lǒo bpii tîi lɛ́ɛo

ธุรกิจของเขาล้มเหลวปีที่แล้ว

His business failed last year.

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Beginner

tam-mai pɛ̌ɛn-gaan tɯ̌ng lóm-lǒo

ทำไมแผนการถึงล้มเหลว

Why did the plan fail?

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Beginner

tâa rao mâi dtriiam tuaa dii rao jà lóm-lǒo nɛ̂ɛ-nɔɔn

ถ้าเราไม่เตรียมตัวดี เราจะล้มเหลวแน่นอน

If we don't prepare well, we will definitely fail.

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Intermediate

Related Words

sǎm-rèt

สำเร็จ

succeed

pìt-plâat

ผิดพลาด

mistake

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hǎai

หาย

lose

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lòm-sà-laai

ล่มสลาย

collapse

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