ปิด
bpìt/pit̚˨˩/
The English verb 'close' (to move a door) is translated into Thai as ปิด (bpìt). Wiktionary also lists งับ (ngáp) and หุบ (hùp).
Meaning: move (a door) (verb)
Ways to say it
| Thai | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ปิด | bpìt | /pit̚˨˩/ |
| งับ | ngáp | /ŋap̚˦˥/ |
| หุบ | hùp | /hup̚˨˩/ |
This is the standard term for shutting objects like doors, windows or books.
Which one should you use?
While ปิด is the general term for closing or shutting something, Thai has more specific verbs depending on the motion. Use หุบ for things that fold or collapse inward, such as an umbrella or a mouth and use งับ for a sudden, snapping motion, such as a mouth or a trap snapping shut.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is bpìt.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be careful not to confuse the verb 'to close' with the adjective meaning 'nearby'. In Thai, the verb is ปิด, but the adjective for distance is ใกล้.
Did you know?
- The term ปิด is also used to describe the act of turning off an electronic device, such as 'closing' a light or a television.
- In Thai, using the word หุบ to tell someone to 'close' their mouth can be perceived as quite blunt or rude compared to the English 'be quiet'.
- The verb ปิด might be a loanword from Old Chinese, specifically the word 閉.
Examples in context
- ปิดหนังสือClose the book.This sentence shows how to use ปิด to close a book.Tatoeba #8714375 by pastelite, translation #2245184 by CK
- กรุณาปิดประตูPlease close the door.This sentence demonstrates a polite request to close a door using ปิด.Tatoeba #7878693 by pastelite, translation #495838 by CK
- ปิดหนังสือของคุณClose your book.This sentence shows how to use ปิด when referring to someone's book.Tatoeba #8692126 by pastelite, translation #526658 by kroko
- มาใกล้เราหน่อยนะCome closer to me, please.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Inside a house when a breeze is blowing.
- กนกวรรณ Kanokwanช่วยปิดหน้าต่างให้หน่อยค่ะchuai pit na tang hai noi khaPlease close the window for me.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritได้ครับ ผมจะปิดเดี๋ยวนี้dai krap phom cha pit diao niOkay, I will close it right now.
- กนกวรรณ Kanokwanขอบคุณมากนะคะkhop khun mak na khaThank you very much.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritไม่เป็นไรครับmai pen rai krapYou're welcome.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “close” translations and entries ปิด, งับ, หุบ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries งับ, ปิด, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
