สี
sǐi/siː˩˩˦/
The English word "color" is translated into Thai as สี (sǐi).
สี is a noun meaning a particular set of the visible spectrum. It is also used as a prefix to name specific colors or as a classifier for certain types of colored items. When you want to ask "what color" something is, you use the phrase สีอะไร.
Meaning: particular set of the visible spectrum (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
สี functions as a noun to mean "color" and can also act as a prefix to name specific colors or serve as a classifier for certain colored items.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is romanized as sǐi.
Did you know?
- Thai culture assigns specific colors to each day of the week. For example, yellow is for Monday and red is for Sunday.
- The word สี is a homonym in Thai. Depending on the tone and context, it can mean 'color' or 'to rub' and 'to scrub'.
- In traditional Thai beliefs, choosing the 'wrong' สี for a new car or house based on your birth date can be seen as bringing bad luck.
Examples in context
- คุณชอบสีอะไร?Which color do you prefer?This sentence shows how to ask which color a person prefers using สี.Tatoeba #8679135 by pastelite, translation #3836273 by emigonza
- คุณคิดว่าทอมชอบสีอะไร?What color do you think Tom likes?This sentence demonstrates how to ask what color someone likes using สี.Tatoeba #7784369 by pastelite, translation #7783754 by CK
- กางเกงดำBlack pants
- ตุ๊กตาเหลืองA yellow doll
- สีนี้สวยมาก.si ni suai mak.This color is very beautiful.
Example conversation
Vittawat and Nicha are looking at a new shirt in a shop.
- วิทวัส Witthawatสีนี้เหมาะกับคุณนะ.si ni mop kap khun na.This color suits you.
- ณิชา Nichaจริงเหรอคะ?ching ro kha?Really?
- วิทวัส Witthawatใช่ครับ สีฟ้าดูดีมาก.chai khrap, si fa du di mak.Yes, the blue color looks very good.
- ณิชา Nichaขอบคุณค่ะ วิทวัส.khop khun kha, Vittawat.Thank you, Vittawat.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry สี, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
