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แคบ

#467 most commonadjective↘ falling tone

What does แคบ mean?

Describes spaces, roads, or objects that are narrow or tight. Thai speakers use this for everything from narrow sois (side streets) to tight clothing or small rooms. Often paired with มาก (maak) for emphasis. Common in daily conversation when describing Bangkok's cramped spaces, parking spots, or asking for larger sizes.

Example Phrases

tà-nǒn níi kɛ̂ɛp

ถนนนี้แคบ

This road is narrow.

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Beginner

hɔ̂ng kɛ̂ɛp mâak

ห้องแคบมาก

The room is very narrow.

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Beginner

gaang-geeng níi kɛ̂ɛp gəən pai

กางเกงนี้แคบเกินไป

These pants are too narrow.

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Beginner

sɔɔy kɛ̂ɛp

ซอยแคบ

The alley is narrow.

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Beginner

jɔ̀ɔt tîi nîi mâi dâai kɛ̂ɛp gəən pai

จอดที่นี่ไม่ได้ แคบเกินไป

Can't park here, it's too narrow.

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Beginner

tà-nǒn kɛ̂ɛp kɛ̂ɛp níi tam hâi kàp rót yâak

ถนนแคบๆ นี้ทำให้ขับรถยาก

This narrow street makes driving difficult.

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Intermediate

Related Words

gwàang

กว้าง

wide

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nɛ̂ɛn

แน่น

tight

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lék

เล็ก

small

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àt nɛ̂n

อัดแน่น

cramped

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