How to Say “At” in Thai

ที่
tîi/tʰiː˥˩/
The English word "at" can be translated into Thai as ที่ (tîi).
ที่ is used to indicate a specific location or a particular point in space, similar to how the English preposition "at" functions.
Meaning: in or very near a particular place (prep)

How does it change in a sentence?

In Thai, ที่ can function as a relative pronoun meaning "which", "that" or "who" to connect clauses in a sentence. While English makes specific distinctions between "at", "in" and "on" for locations, Thai often uses ที่ to cover a broad range of these spatial prepositions.

How do you pronounce it?

tîi

Did you know?

  • Beyond its use as a preposition, ที่ can be used as a noun to mean 'place' or 'seat'. In this context, it refers to the actual physical space rather than just a location marker.
  • The word ที่ shares a common ancestor with the Middle Chinese word for 'ground' or 'earth', written as 地.
  • In Thai, ที่ is used in the common expression for 'first place' or 'number one' (ที่หนึ่ง), treating the preposition as a ranking marker.

Examples in context

  • ดูที่รูปภาพ
    Look at the picture.
    This sentence shows how to use ที่ when directing attention to an object.
    Tatoeba #8692182 by pastelite, translation #22070 by CK
  • ฉันทำงานที่บาร์
    I work at a bar.
    This sentence demonstrates the use of ที่ to indicate a place of work.
    Tatoeba #8743328 by pastelite, translation #2549539 by CK
  • เขาพักที่โรงแรม
    He stayed at the hotel.
    This sentence shows the use of ที่ to indicate a place of stay.
    Tatoeba #10351045 by Somsak, translation #1033123 by Eldad
  • ฉันต้องไปที่โรงเรียน
    I have to go to the school.
  • การประชุมจะเกิดขึ้นที่โรงแรม
    The meeting will take place at the hotel.
  • มาที่บ้านฉันสิ
    Come to my house.
  • กินข้าวที่ร้านอาหารไทย
    Eat at the Thai restaurant.
  • 38 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Two people are deciding where to meet for lunch.

  1. ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasit

    เราเจอกันที่ไหนดี
    rao joe kan thi nai dee
    Where should we meet?
  2. ณิชา Nicha

    เจอกันที่ร้านอาหารนะ
    joe kan thi ran a-han na
    Let's meet at the restaurant.
  3. ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasit

    โอเค ผมจะรอที่นั่น
    okay phom ja ror thi nan
    Okay, I will wait there.
  4. ณิชา Nicha

    แล้วเจอกันที่ร้านค่ะ
    laew joe kan thi ran kha
    See you at the shop.

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