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temple

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วัด

#502 most commonnoun↑ high tone

What does วัด mean?

A Buddhist temple complex where Thai people go to pray, make merit, attend ceremonies, and seek blessings from monks. Every neighborhood has at least one วัด serving as both religious and community center. Visitors should dress modestly, remove shoes before entering buildings, and show respect to Buddha images and monks.

Example Phrases

pǒm bpai wát

ผมไปวัด

I'm going to the temple.

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Beginner

nîi wát à-rai

นี่วัดอะไร

What temple is this?

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Beginner

wát níi sǔai mâak

วัดนี้สวยมาก

The temple is very beautiful.

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Beginner

wát poo yùu nǎi

วัดโพธิ์อยู่ไหน

Where is Wat Pho temple?

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Beginner

kâo wát níi dâai mái

เข้าวัดนี้ได้ไหม

Can I visit this temple?

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Beginner

yaai pǒm bpai wát tam bun túk cháao

ยายผมไปวัดทำบุญทุกเช้า

My grandmother goes to the temple every morning to make merit.

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Related Words

prá

พระ

monk

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prá-pút-tá-ruup

พระพุทธรูป

Buddha statue

tam bun

ทำบุญ

make merit

sùat mon

สวดมนต์

pray

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