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roong-pá-yaa-baan

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โรงพยาบาล

#50 most commonnoun mid tone

What does โรงพยาบาล mean?

The standard Thai word for hospital used in all contexts. Thai speakers use this for both public and private hospitals. When asking for directions or calling a taxi, this is the word you need. Often shortened to just โรงบาล (roong-baan) in casual conversation. Essential vocabulary for medical emergencies or health-related situations in Thailand.

Example Phrases

pǒm dtɔ̂ng bpai roong-pá-yaa-baan

ผมต้องไปโรงพยาบาล

I need to go to the hospital.

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Beginner

roong-pá-yaa-baan tîi glâi tîi sùt yùu nǎi

โรงพยาบาลที่ใกล้ที่สุดอยู่ไหน

Where is the nearest hospital?

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Beginner

chûai paa bpai roong-pá-yaa-baan nɔ̀y

ช่วยพาไปโรงพยาบาลหน่อย

Please take me to the hospital.

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Beginner

roong-pá-yaa-baan yài mâak

โรงพยาบาลใหญ่มาก

The hospital is very big.

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Beginner

prûng-níi pǒm mii nát tîi roong-pá-yaa-baan

พรุ่งนี้ผมมีนัดที่โรงพยาบาล

I have an appointment at the hospital tomorrow.

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Beginner

pɯ̂an pǒm tam-ngaan bpen pá-yaa-baan tîi roong-pá-yaa-baan níi

เพื่อนผมทำงานเป็นพยาบาลที่โรงพยาบาลนี้

My friend works as a nurse at this hospital.

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Intermediate

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