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จริงจัง

#723 most commonadjective mid tone

What does จริงจัง mean?

Used to describe someone being serious, earnest, or not joking around. Thai speakers use this when emphasizing genuine intent or when someone needs to focus and stop being playful. Common in workplace settings, relationships, and when giving advice. Can describe both temporary seriousness and someone's serious personality.

Example Phrases

pǒm jing-jang ná

ผมจริงจังนะ

I'm serious.

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Beginner

kun jing-jang rə̌ə

คุณจริงจังเหรอ

Are you serious?

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Beginner

ngaan níi jing-jang

งานนี้จริงจัง

This is serious work.

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Beginner

təə pen kon jing-jang

เธอเป็นคนจริงจัง

She's a serious person.

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Beginner

rao dtɔ̂ng kui gan jing-jang

เราต้องคุยกันจริงจัง

We need to talk seriously.

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Beginner

kǎo riian paa-sǎa tai jing-jang túk wan lɛ́ɛw

เขาเรียนภาษาไทยจริงจังทุกวันแล้ว

He's seriously studying Thai every day now.

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Intermediate

Related Words

lɔ́ɔ-lên

ล้อเล่น

joke

kîi-lên

ขี้เล่น

playful

jing-jai

จริงใจ

sincere

dtâng-jai

ตั้งใจ

focus

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