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ยา

#57 most commonnoun mid tone

What does ยา mean?

The general Thai word for medicine, drugs, or any medicinal substance. Used when talking to pharmacists, doctors, or buying over-the-counter medications. Can refer to pills, liquid medicine, traditional herbs, or even illegal drugs depending on context. Often combined with specific descriptors like ยาแก้ปวดหัว (headache medicine).

Example Phrases

pǒm dtɔ̂ng-gaan yaa

ผมต้องการยา

I need medicine.

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Beginner

mii yaa gɛ̂ɛ pùat hǔa mái

มียาแก้ปวดหัวไหม

Do you have headache medicine?

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Beginner

gin yaa lǎng aa-hǎan

กินยาหลังอาหาร

Take medicine after meals.

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Beginner

yaa níi pɛɛng mâak

ยานี้แพงมาก

This medicine is very expensive.

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Beginner

súu yaa gɛ̂ɛ tɔ́ng dâai tîi nǎi

ซื้อยาแก้ท้องได้ที่ไหน

Where can I buy stomach medicine?

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Beginner

mɔ̌ɔ sàng yaa rɛɛng sǎm-ràp kâi kɔ̌ɔng pǒm

หมอสั่งยาแรงสำหรับไข้ของผม

The doctor prescribed strong medicine for my fever.

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Intermediate

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