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têet-sà-gaan

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เทศกาล

#739 most commonnoun falling tone

What does เทศกาล mean?

A formal term for festivals, celebrations, and cultural events in Thailand. Used for both traditional Thai festivals like Songkran and Loy Krathong, as well as modern events like music festivals. Commonly seen on signs, in media, and official announcements. More formal than งาน (ngaan) which means general event or party.

Example Phrases

têet-sà-gaan sǒng-graan sà-nùk mâak

เทศกาลสงกรานต์สนุกมาก

Songkran festival is very fun.

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Beginner

nîi têet-sà-gaan à-rai

นี่เทศกาลอะไร

What festival is this?

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Beginner

têet-sà-gaan lɔɔy grà-tong sǔay mâak

เทศกาลลอยกระทงสวยมาก

The Loy Krathong festival is beautiful.

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Beginner

pǒm chɔ̂ɔp têet-sà-gaan tai

ผมชอบเทศกาลไทย

I like Thai festivals.

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Beginner

têet-sà-gaan nâa mɯ̂a-rài

เทศกาลหน้าเมื่อไหร่

When is the next festival?

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Beginner

têet-sà-gaan don-dtrii nîi mii sǐn-là-bpin dang yə́

เทศกาลดนตรีนี้มีศิลปินดังเยอะ

This music festival has many famous artists.

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Intermediate

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