โทษ
tôot/tʰoːt̚˥˩/
The English verb "blame" is translated into Thai as โทษ (tôot).
The word โทษ can mean both "to blame" and "to punish" depending on the context.
Meaning: place blame upon (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word ตำหนิ is used when the blame is directed at a person's actions or character as a form of criticism, whereas โทษ is used for assigning responsibility for a specific outcome or fault.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced tôot (/tʰoːt̚˥˩/).
Did you know?
- The word โทษ is used in the common phrase ขอโทษ to say 'sorry'. In this context, you are literally asking for the 'blame' or 'punishment' to be removed.
- The Sanskrit origin of โทษ connects it to the concept of 'impurity' or 'defect' in ancient philosophical contexts, rather than just a simple mistake.
- In certain Buddhist-influenced contexts, the concept behind โทษ relates to the 'karmic' consequences of one's actions, implying that blame is a natural result of cause and effect.
Examples in context
- ฉันไม่โทษคุณI don't blame you.This sentence is useful for expressing that you do not blame someone using โทษ.Tatoeba #7878740 by pastelite, translation #18017 by CK
- ห้ามตำหนิคนอื่นเมื่อเราไม่รู้ว่าสิ่งที่เขาทำมันถูกต้องหรือไม่It is prohibited to blame others when we are unsure if what they did was correct.
- เขาโทษว่าเป็นเพราะโชคชะตาkhao thot wa pen phro chok chataHe blames it on fate.
Example conversation
Nicha and Thanakrit are talking about a mistake made at work.
- ณิชา Nichaเรื่องนี้คุณอย่าโทษตัวเองเลยนะrueang ni khun ya thot tua eng loei naDon't blame yourself for this matter.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritแต่ผมเป็นคนทำพลาดเองครับtae phom pen khon tham phlat eng khrapBut I am the one who made the mistake.
- ณิชา Nichaเราต้องช่วยกันแก้ ไม่ใช่หาคนโทษrao tong chuay kan kae mai chai ha khon thotWe need to fix it together, not look for someone to blame.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritขอบคุณครับที่คุณเข้าใจผมkhop khun khrap thi khun khao chai phomThank you for understanding me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blame” translations and entries โทษ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries โทษ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
