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เหนือ

#527 most commonnoun rising tone

What does เหนือ mean?

The cardinal direction 'north' used in giving directions, describing locations, and weather reports. Commonly heard when asking for directions in Bangkok or discussing regional differences. Often combined with ทิศ (tít) for formal contexts or used alone in casual speech. Essential for navigation and understanding Thai geography.

Example Phrases

pai taang nɯ̌a

ไปทางเหนือ

Go north.

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Beginner

pâak nɯ̌a kɔ̌ɔng tai

ภาคเหนือของไทย

Northern Thailand

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Beginner

roong-rɛɛm yùu taang nɯ̌a kɔ̌ɔng tîi nîi

โรงแรมอยู่ทางเหนือของที่นี่

The hotel is north of here.

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Beginner

líao pai taang nɯ̌a tîi sìi-yɛ̂ɛk

เลี้ยวไปทางเหนือที่สี่แยก

Turn north at the intersection.

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Beginner

pǒm maa jàak taang nɯ̌a

ผมมาจากทางเหนือ

I'm from the north.

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Beginner

aa-gàat taang nɯ̌a yen gwàa grung-têep

อากาศทางเหนือเย็นกว่ากรุงเทพ

The weather in the north is cooler than Bangkok.

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Intermediate

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