เสมอ
sà-mə̌ə/sa˨˩.mɤː˩˩˦/
The Thai word for "always" is เสมอ (sà-mə̌ə).
เสมอ is an adverb used to describe something that happens at all times.
Meaning: at all times (adv)
Which one should you use?
While เสมอ means 'always' in the sense of frequency (habitually), ตลอดเวลา is used to emphasize that something is happening continuously without interruption. The phrase เป็นประจำ can be used as a synonym for เสมอ when describing a regular habit or routine.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adverb เสมอ is typically placed at the end of the sentence or clause.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is sà-mə̌ə.
Did you know?
- In sports or games, เสมอ is the standard term for a 'draw' or a 'tie'. This usage stems from the idea that both sides are equal in score.
- In formal Thai, เสมอ can be used as a preposition meaning 'like' or 'as if'. For example, it can describe someone acting as if they were a king.
- The word เสมอ is derived from the Sanskrit word sama, meaning 'equal'. This same root is found in the English word 'symmetry'.
Examples in context
- ทอมแพ้เสมอTom always loses.This sentence is useful for showing how to use เสมอ to describe a repeating result.Tatoeba #8714372 by pastelite, translation #2235953 by CK
- ฉันรู้สึกหิวเสมอI always feel hungry.This sentence shows how เสมอ can describe a constant physical sensation.Tatoeba #8675888 by pastelite, translation #268480 by CK
- ฉันเป็นนักสู้เสมอI've always been a fighter.This sentence demonstrates using เสมอ to describe a consistent personality trait.Tatoeba #7789843 by pastelite, translation #7784869 by CK
- ฉันจะอยู่ข้างๆคุณเสมอI will always be by your side.
- เขาเล่นเกมออนไลน์ตลอดเวลาHe always plays online games.
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Example conversation
Nicha and Theeraphat are talking about their habits.
- ณิชา NichaคุณมาทำงานสายเสมอเลยนะKhun ma tham ngan sai samoe loei naYou are always late for work.
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatขอโทษครับ ผมจะพยายามปรับปรุงKho thot krap phom cha phayayam prap prungI'm sorry, I will try to improve.
- ณิชา Nichaฉันอยากให้คุณตรงต่อเวลาเสมอChan yak hai khun trong to wela samoeI want you to always be punctual.
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatได้ครับ ผมจะทำแบบนั้นDai krap phom cha tham baep nanYes, I will do that.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry เสมอ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries เสมอ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
