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ยืน

#441 most commonverb→ mid tone

What does ยืน mean?

The basic verb for standing upright on your feet. Thai speakers use this for physical standing (waiting in line, standing up from a chair) and metaphorical contexts (standing firm on decisions). Often combined with อยู่ (yùu) to emphasize the ongoing state of standing, especially when describing someone's current position.

Example Phrases

gà-ru-naa yuun kɯ̂n

กรุณายืนขึ้น

Please stand up.

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Beginner

pǒm yuun rɔɔ yùu tîi nîi

ผมยืนรออยู่ที่นี่

I'm standing here waiting.

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Beginner

yàa yuun kwǎang taang

อย่ายืนขวางทาง

Don't stand in the way.

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Beginner

gà-ru-naa yuun kâo tɛ̌ɛw

กรุณายืนเข้าแถว

Stand in line please.

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Beginner

təə yuun yùu kâang bprà-dtuu

เธอยืนอยู่ข้างประตู

She's standing by the door.

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Beginner

pǒm yuun naan mâi dâai prɔ́ kǎa jèp

ผมยืนนานไม่ได้เพราะขาเจ็บ

I can't stand for very long because my legs hurt.

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Intermediate

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