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เอา

#427 most commonverb→ mid tone

What does เอา mean?

The most common verb for 'take' in Thai, used when physically taking, grabbing, or getting something. Also means 'want' in casual speech. Thai speakers use เอา constantly in daily life - taking food, grabbing items, or expressing desires. Often combined with other verbs to show direction or completion of actions.

Example Phrases

ao nîi

เอานี่

Take this.

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Beginner

ao náam

เอาน้ำ

I want water.

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Beginner

ao pai ləəy

เอาไปเลย

Take it away.

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Beginner

mâi ao

ไม่เอา

I don't want it.

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Beginner

ao ngəən pai súu aa-hǎan

เอาเงินไปซื้ออาหาร

Take money to buy food.

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Beginner

ao à-rai gin

เอาอะไรกิน

What do you want to eat?

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Beginner

ao sɯ̂a sǐi daeng tɛɛn sǐi náam-ngəən

เอาเสื้อสีแดงแทนสีน้ำเงิน

I'll take the red shirt instead of the blue one.

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get

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