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fai daeng

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ไฟแดง

#860 most commonnoun→ mid tone

What does ไฟแดง mean?

The standard term for traffic lights in Thailand. Thai speakers use this literally meaning 'red light' to refer to the entire traffic signal system, not just the red phase. Commonly used when giving directions, discussing traffic delays, or explaining why you're late. Essential vocabulary for navigating Bangkok's busy streets.

Example Phrases

yùt tîi fai daeng

หยุดที่ไฟแดง

Stop at the traffic light.

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Beginner

líao kwǎa tîi fai daeng

เลี้ยวขวาที่ไฟแดง

Turn right at the traffic light.

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Beginner

fai daeng sǐa

ไฟแดงเสีย

The traffic light is broken.

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Beginner

rɔɔ fai kǐao tîi fai daeng

รอไฟเขียวที่ไฟแดง

Wait for the green light at the traffic light.

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Beginner

pai dtrong pàan fai daeng sɔ̌ɔng duang

ไปตรงผ่านไฟแดงสองดวง

Go straight past two traffic lights.

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Beginner

pǒm maa sǎai prɔ́ dtìt fai daeng túk duang

ผมมาสายเพราะติดไฟแดงทุกดวง

I'm late because I got stuck at every traffic light.

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Intermediate

Related Words

fai kǐao

ไฟเขียว

green light

fai lɯ̌ang

ไฟเหลือง

yellow light

sìi-yɛ̂ɛk

สี่แยก

intersection

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taang máa-laai

ทางม้าลาย

crosswalk

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