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mâe

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แม่

#284 most commonnoun falling tone

What does แม่ mean?

The standard word for mother in Thai, used both when talking about your own mother and addressing her directly. Thai speakers use แม่ in formal and informal contexts. Can be combined with other words like แม่บ้าน (housewife) or แม่ค้า (female vendor). Also used respectfully when addressing older women.

Example Phrases

mâe kɔ̌ɔng pǒm bpen kon tai

แม่ของผมเป็นคนไทย

My mother is Thai.

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Beginner

mâe jà bpai nǎi

แม่จะไปไหน

Mother, where are you going?

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Beginner

pǒm rák mâe mâak

ผมรักแม่มาก

I love my mother very much.

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Beginner

mâe gam-lang tam aa-hǎan nai kruua

แม่กำลังทำอาหารในครัว

Mother is cooking in the kitchen.

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Beginner

pǒm too hǎa mâe túk wan

ผมโทรหาแม่ทุกวัน

I call my mother every day.

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Beginner

mâe sɔ̌ɔn hâi pǒm pûut paa-sǎa tai dtɔɔn dèk

แม่สอนให้ผมพูดภาษาไทยตอนเด็ก

My mother taught me how to speak Thai when I was young.

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Intermediate

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