ถูก
tùuk/tʰuːk̚˨˩/
In Thai, 'correct' is said as ถูก (tùuk).
The word ถูก is an adjective meaning free from error. It is often used in short exclamations to indicate that something is right.
Meaning: free from error (adj)
Which one should you use?
The word ถูก is a homonym. Depending on the context, it can mean either 'correct' or 'cheap'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ถูกต้อง serves as a more formal or emphatic version of ถูก when expressing that something is correct or accurate.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is tùuk.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Because the word ถูก can mean both 'correct' and 'cheap', be mindful of the context to avoid confusion between the two meanings.
Did you know?
- While ถูก means 'correct' and 'cheap', it is used as a passive marker specifically for unpleasant experiences, such as being hit or cheated.
- The word ถูก originates from a Proto-Tai root meaning 'to come into contact' or 'to touch'.
- Because ถูก means both 'correct' and 'cheap', a phrase describing a 'correct price' can sound like a tautology meaning 'cheap price'.
Examples in context
- ถูกต้อง!Correct!This example shows how to use ถูก in a short exclamation.Tatoeba #8669280 by pastelite, translation #628213 by Eldad
- คุณคิดว่าอันไหนถูก?Which one do you think is correct?This example uses ถูก to ask which option is correct.Tatoeba #6537584 by Jidmep, translation #37932 by CK
- นั่นคือคำตอบที่ถูกต้องIt's the correct answer.This example uses ถูก to identify a correct answer.Tatoeba #8669113 by pastelite, translation #2030125 by Spamster
- การแปลของคุณถูกต้องYour translation is correct.
- เอกสารนี้ถูกต้องตามกฎหมายThis document is legally correct.
- คำตอบของคุณถูกต้องจ้าYour answer is correct.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A student is asking a teacher to check a math problem.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritข้อนี้ตอบถูกไหมครับ?kho ni top thuk mai khrap?Is this answer correct?
- พิมล Pimonใช่ค่ะ ข้อนี้ถูกแล้วchai kha. kho ni thuk laeoYes. This one is correct.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritขอบคุณครับคุณครูkhop khun khrap khun khruThank you, teacher.
- พิมล Pimonไม่เป็นไรค่ะmai pen rai khaYou're welcome.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ถูก, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ถูก, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
