How to Say “Art” in Thai

ศิลปะ
sǐn-lá-bpà/sin˩˩˦.la˦˥.paʔ˨˩/
The English phrase 'art' is translated into Thai as ศิลปะ (sǐn-lá-bpà).
If you are referring to art as a school subject, you will often see the word วิชา (meaning 'subject' or 'knowledge') prefixed to it, forming วิชาศิลปะ.

How do you pronounce it?

The word is pronounced [sǐn-lá-bpà]. It consists of 3 syllables.

Did you know?

  • The pronunciation of ศิลปะ involves a silent consonant that is not pronounced, a common feature in Thai words borrowed from Sanskrit.
  • In many Southeast Asian cultures, the concept of 'art' is traditionally inseparable from craftsmanship and religious devotion, rather than just being a form of self-expression.
  • Thai speakers often use the word ศิลปะ in the phrase ศิลปะการป้องกันตัว to describe the 'art' of martial arts.

Examples in context

  • ฉันชอบศิลปะ
    I like art.
    This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for ศิลปะ.
    Tatoeba #8692219 by pastelite, translation #2245930 by CK
  • นี่เป็นศิลปะเหรอ?
    Is this art?
    This sentence is useful for asking if something is ศิลปะ.
    Tatoeba #8675742 by pastelite, translation #1857913 by CK
  • ศิลปะเป็นสิ่งที่มีความสำคัญอย่างมากในวัฒนธรรมไทย
    Art is highly important in Thai culture.
  • เขาเรียนด้านศิลปะที่มหาวิทยาลัย
    khao rian dan sin-la-pa thi ma-ha-wit-tha-ya-lai
    He studies art at the university.

Example conversation

Two friends are talking at an art gallery.

  1. สิรินทร์ Sirin

    งานศิลปะชิ้นนี้สวยมากเลยนะ
    ngan sin-la-pa chin ni suay mak loei na
    This piece of art is very beautiful.
  2. ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasit

    ใช่ครับ ผมชอบสไตล์ของเขา
    chai khrap, phom chop sa-tai khong khao
    Yes, I like his style.
  3. สิรินทร์ Sirin

    คุณคิดว่ามันดูเข้าใจยากไหม?
    khun khit wa man du khao-chai yak mai?
    Do you think it looks difficult to understand?
  4. ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasit

    ไม่เลยครับ มันดูมีพลังดี
    mai loei khrap, man du mi pha-lang di
    Not at all, it looks powerful.

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