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sàat-sà-nǎa

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ศาสนา

#734 most commonnoun↗ rising tone

What does ศาสนา mean?

Religion or religious faith. Thai speakers use this formal term when discussing religious beliefs, practices, or institutions. Common in conversations about Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, or other faiths. Often appears on official forms asking about religious affiliation, temple visits, or when explaining dietary restrictions or religious holidays.

Example Phrases

kun náp-tɯ̌ɯ sàat-sà-nǎa à-rai

คุณนับถือศาสนาอะไร

What is your religion?

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Beginner

pǒm náp-tɯ̌ɯ sàat-sà-nǎa pút

ผมนับถือศาสนาพุทธ

I believe in Buddhism.

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Beginner

təə riian sàat-sà-nǎa

เธอเรียนศาสนา

She studies religion.

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Beginner

sàat-sà-nǎa túk sàat-sà-nǎa sɔ̌ɔn sìng dii

ศาสนาทุกศาสนาสอนสิ่งดี

All religions teach good things.

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Beginner

sěe-rii-pâap taang sàat-sà-nǎa sǎm-kan

เสรีภาพทางศาสนาสำคัญ

Religious freedom is important.

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Beginner

pǒm kau-róp kon túk sàat-sà-nǎa tâo tiiam gan

ผมเคารพคนทุกศาสนาเท่าเทียมกัน

I respect people of all religions equally.

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Intermediate

Related Words

pút-tá-sàat-sà-nǎa

พุทธศาสนา

Buddhism

wát

วัด

temple

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prá

พระ

monk

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สวดมนต์

pray

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