และ
lɛ́/lɛʔ˦˥/
The English word 'and' can be translated into Thai as และ (lɛ́) or กับ.
Meaning: used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera (conj)
Ways to say it
| Thai | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| และ | lɛ́ | /lɛʔ˦˥/ |
| กับ | gàp | /kap̚˨˩/ |
Both words are used to connect similar words or phrases. In Thai, the word for 'and' usually appears before the final item in a list. While both function as connectors, กับ can also be translated as 'with' or 'together with' depending on the context.
Which one should you use?
และ is used for connecting words or phrases in a more formal or written context. In contrast, กับ is more commonly used in spoken language to connect two nouns, often implying a relationship such as 'with' or 'and'.
How do you pronounce it?
lɛ́
Did you know?
- The word กับ has a completely different meaning when used as a noun, referring to a side dish eaten with rice.
- The word กับ actually shares a common ancestor with the Cantonese word 及 (gap6), which also means 'and' or 'to reach'.
- While และ is the standard translation for 'and', Thai speakers often omit the conjunction entirely when listing items in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- ทอมกับฉันสบายดีTom and I are doing fine.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use กับ when connecting people.Tatoeba #7879023 by pastelite, translation #6272438 by CK
- ฉันมีส้มและแอปเปิ้ลI have an orange and an apple.This sentence shows the use of และ to connect items in a list.Tatoeba #8670320 by pastelite, translation #3321668 by CM
- มันเปลืองเวลาและเงินIt's a waste of time and money.This sentence demonstrates using และ to connect two different nouns.Tatoeba #8681596 by pastelite, translation #42349 by CK
- แม่เตรียมอาหารให้พ่อและลูกสาวMother prepares meals for father and daughter.
- ฉันชอบกินส้ม, แอปเปิ้ล และมะละกอI like to eat oranges, apples, and papayas.
- ลูกชายและลูกสาวของฉันMy son and daughter
- ร้องเพลงและเต้นรำSing and dance
- คุณและฉันYou and I
- 67 more sentences on Tatoeba
Sources
- Wiktionary, “and” translations and entries และ, กับ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries กับ, และ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
