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ทำ

#439 most commonverb→ mid tone

What does ทำ mean?

The most versatile Thai verb meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. Used constantly in daily conversation for actions, work, cooking, creating things, and asking what someone is doing. Essential for forming questions like 'ทำอะไร' (what are you doing?) and describing any activity or task you're performing.

Example Phrases

kun tam a-rai

คุณทำอะไร

What are you doing?

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pǒm tam aa-hǎan

ผมทำอาหาร

I'm making food.

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Beginner

pǒm tam-ngaan tîi ta-naa-kaan

ผมทำงานที่ธนาคาร

I work at a bank.

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Beginner

tam gaa-fɛɛ dâai mái

ทำกาแฟได้ไหม

Can you make coffee?

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Beginner

mâi rúu jà tam yaang-ngai

ไม่รู้จะทำยังไง

I don't know how to make it.

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Beginner

kun tam-ngaan a-rai

คุณทำงานอะไร

What do you do for work?

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pǒm gam-laang riian tam aa-hǎan tai tîi bâan

ผมกำลังเรียนทำอาหารไทยที่บ้าน

I'm learning how to make Thai food at home.

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Related Words

tam-ngaan

ทำงาน

work

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sâang

สร้าง

create

tam aa-hǎan

ทำอาหาร

cook

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sèt

เสร็จ

finish

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