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nɛ̂ɛn

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แน่น

#601 most commonadjective↘ falling tone

What does แน่น mean?

Describes something physically tight, secure, or firmly closed. Thai speakers use แน่น for tight clothing, closed containers, firm grips, or secure fastenings. Also used for crowded spaces or dense traffic. Can describe both physical tightness and metaphorical firmness like tight security or a firm handshake.

Example Phrases

rɔɔng-táao kûu níi nɛ̂ɛn gəən pai

รองเท้าคู่นี้แน่นเกินไป

These shoes are too tight.

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Beginner

bpìt fǎa hâi nɛ̂ɛn

ปิดฝาให้แน่น

Close the lid tightly.

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Beginner

wan níi rót dtìt nɛ̂ɛn mâak

วันนี้รถติดแน่นมาก

The traffic is very tight today.

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Beginner

jàp hâi nɛ̂ɛn

จับให้แน่น!

Hold on tight!

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Beginner

kùat níi bpìt nɛ̂ɛn mâak

ขวดนี้ปิดแน่นมาก

This jar is closed very tightly.

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Beginner

wan níi gaan rák-sǎa kwaam bplɔ̀ɔt-pai tîi sà-nǎam bin nɛ̂ɛn mâak

วันนี้การรักษาความปลอดภัยที่สนามบินแน่นมาก

The security at the airport is extremely tight today.

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Intermediate

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lǔam

หลวม

loose

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kɛ̌ng

แข็ง

firm

bìip

บีบ

squeeze

ɛɛ-àt

แออัด

crowded

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