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ยุง

#327 most commonnoun→ mid tone

What does ยุง mean?

The common word for mosquito that every expat in Thailand needs to know. Used when complaining about bites, asking for repellent at 7-Eleven, or explaining why you need a fan. Essential for discussing the reality of tropical living, especially during rainy season when mosquitoes are everywhere.

Example Phrases

mii yung yə̀

มียุงเยอะ

There are many mosquitoes.

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Beginner

yung gàt pǒm

ยุงกัดผม

Mosquitoes bit me.

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Beginner

mii yaa chìit yung mái

มียาฉีดยุงไหม

Do you have mosquito spray?

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Beginner

pǒm mâi chɔ̂ɔp yung

ผมไม่ชอบยุง

I don't like mosquitoes.

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Beginner

bpìt bprà-dtuu yung jà kâo maa

ปิดประตู ยุงจะเข้ามา

Close the door, mosquitoes will come in.

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Beginner

chûang nâa fǒn nai grung-têep mii yung yə̀ mâak

ช่วงหน้าฝน ในกรุงเทพมียุงเยอะมาก

During rainy season, there are a lot of mosquitoes in Bangkok.

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Intermediate

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insect repellent

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