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ใช้

#438 most commonverb high tone

What does ใช้ mean?

The essential verb for 'to use' in Thai, covering everything from using objects to spending money. Thai speakers use ใช้ constantly in daily life — using a phone, using money, using time, or asking permission to use something. Often combined with ได้ (dâai) to ask 'can I use?' or with แล้ว (lɛ́ɛw) for 'already used'.

Example Phrases

cháai nîi dâai mái

ใช้นี่ได้ไหม

Can I use this?

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Beginner

pǒm cháai too-rá-sàp túk wan

ผมใช้โทรศัพท์ทุกวัน

I use my phone every day.

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Beginner

kun cháai ngən tâo-rài

คุณใช้เงินเท่าไหร่

How much money did you use?

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Beginner

mâi rúu jàk cháai an níi

ไม่รู้จักใช้อันนี้

I don't know how to use this.

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Beginner

kɔ̌ɔ cháai hɔ̂ng náam dâai mái

ขอใช้ห้องน้ำได้ไหม

Can I use your bathroom?

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Beginner

pǒm cháai wee-laa táng mòt riian paa-sǎa tai

ผมใช้เวลาทั้งหมดเรียนภาษาไทย

I used all my time studying Thai language.

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Intermediate

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