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กีฬา

#803 most commonnoun→ mid tone

What does กีฬา mean?

The general term for sports and athletic activities in Thai. Used when talking about playing sports, watching games, or discussing athletic events. Thai speakers use this for everything from football and basketball to traditional sports like takraw. Often combined with เล่น (play) or ดู (watch) in everyday conversation.

Example Phrases

pǒm chɔ̂ɔp lên gii-laa

ผมชอบเล่นกีฬา

I like to play sports.

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Beginner

kun lên gii-laa à-rai

คุณเล่นกีฬาอะไร

What sport do you play?

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Beginner

pǒm duu gii-laa taang tii-wii

ผมดูกีฬาทางทีวี

I watch sports on TV.

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Beginner

gii-laa tai nâa sǒn-jai mâak

กีฬาไทยน่าสนใจมาก

Thai sports are very interesting.

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Beginner

kǎo pen nák gii-laa

เขาเป็นนักกีฬา

He is a sports athlete.

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Beginner

gaan kàeng-kǎn gii-laa jà jàt kɯ̂n sàp-daa-hâa nâa

การแข่งขันกีฬาจะจัดขึ้นสัปดาหน้า

The sports competition will be held next week.

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Intermediate

Related Words

nák gii-laa

นักกีฬา

athlete

fút-bɔɔn

ฟุตบอล

football

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bàat-gèt-bɔɔn

บาสเกตบอล

basketball

gaan kàeng-kǎn

การแข่งขัน

competition

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