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dtâai

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ใต้

#528 most commonnoun falling tone

What does ใต้ mean?

The cardinal direction 'south' and southern regions of Thailand. Commonly used when giving directions, discussing travel destinations, or referring to Thailand's southern provinces. Often combined with ภาค (pâak) to mean 'southern region' or used in compound words like ตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ (southeast).

Example Phrases

bpai taang dtâai

ไปทางใต้

Go south.

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Beginner

pâak dtâai kɔ̌ɔng tai

ภาคใต้ของไทย

Southern Thailand

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Beginner

roong-rɛɛm yùu taang dtâai

โรงแรมอยู่ทางใต้

The hotel is in the south.

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Beginner

líaw dtâai tîi sìi-yɛ̂ɛk

เลี้ยวใต้ที่สี่แยก

Turn south at the intersection.

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Beginner

pǒm maa jàak dtâai

ผมมาจากใต้

I'm from the south.

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Beginner

jang-wàt dtâai mii hàat saai sǔay-ngaam

จังหวัดใต้มีหาดทรายสวยงาม

The southern provinces have beautiful beaches.

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Intermediate

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