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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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