ตุ๊กตา
dtúk-gà-dtaa/tuk̚˦˥.ka˨˩.taː˧/
The Thai word for "doll" is ตุ๊กตา (dtúk-gà-dtaa).
ตุ๊กตา is a noun used to refer to a toy that takes the form of a human.
Meaning: a toy in the form of a human (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced dtúk-gà-dtaa. It consists of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In Thai culture, certain types of ตุ๊กตา are crafted as protective amulets or spiritual charms rather than just toys.
- In some Thai contexts, ตุ๊กตา can be used colloquially to describe a 'dummy' or a figurehead in a political or organizational sense.
- Thai speakers may use ตุ๊กตา as a term of endearment for a person who is very cute or has a doll-like appearance.
Examples in context
- มันคือตุ๊กตาIt's a doll.This sentence shows how to identify a doll.Tatoeba #7766167 by JipThaiTeacher, translation #514907 by Gabuliellu
- เธอทำตุ๊กตาให้ฉันShe made the doll for me.This sentence illustrates someone making a doll for another person.Tatoeba #8669312 by pastelite, translation #311312 by CK
- ฉันชอบเก็บตุ๊กตาI like collecting dolls
- คุณช่วยโชว์ตุ๊กตาให้ฉันหน่อยได้ไหมCould you please show me the dolls?
- ตุ๊กตาตัวนี้ราคาเท่าไหร่tuk-ka-ta tua ni ra-kha thao-raiHow much is this doll?
Example conversation
Two people are looking at a gift in a room.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitนี่คือของขวัญสำหรับกนกวรรณครับni khue khong khwan samrap kanokwan khrapThis is a gift for Kanokwan.
- กนกวรรณ Kanokwanข้างในนี้คือตุ๊กตาเหรอคะkhang nai ni khue tukkata ro khaIs there a doll inside this?
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitใช่ครับ ผมคิดว่าคุณจะชอบchai khrap phom khit wa khun cha chopYes, I thought you would like it.
- กนกวรรณ Kanokwanขอบคุณมากนะคะ ชลสิทธิ์khop khun mak na kha chonsitThank you very much, Chonsit.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “doll” translations and entries ตุ๊กตา, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
