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kâa-châao

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ค่าเช่า

#305 most commonnoun falling tone

What does ค่าเช่า mean?

Monthly rental payment for apartments, houses, or rooms. Essential term for expats in Thailand when discussing housing costs with landlords or real estate agents. Always quoted per month, often requiring first month plus deposit upfront. Used in formal rental agreements and casual conversations about living expenses.

Example Phrases

kâa-châao tâo-rài

ค่าเช่าเท่าไหร่

How much is the rent?

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Beginner

kâa-châao nɯ̀ng-mɯ̯̀ɯn hâa-pan bàat

ค่าเช่าหนึ่งหมื่นห้าพันบาท

The rent is 15,000 baht.

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Beginner

pǒm jàai kâa-châao túk-dɯan

ผมจ่ายค่าเช่าทุกเดือน

I pay rent every month.

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Beginner

kâa-châao ruam kâa-fai lɛ́ɛo

ค่าเช่ารวมค่าไฟแล้ว

The rent includes electricity.

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Beginner

lót kâa-châao dâai mái

ลดค่าเช่าได้ไหม

Can you reduce the rent?

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Beginner

pǒm dtɔ̂ɔng jàai kâa-châao gɔ̀ɔn wan-tîi hâa kɔ̌ɔng túk-dɯan

ผมต้องจ่ายค่าเช่าก่อนวันที่ห้าของทุกเดือน

I need to pay the rent before the 5th of every month.

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Intermediate

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