แปด
bpɛ̀ɛt/pɛːt̚˨˩/
Eight in Thai is แปด (bpɛ̀ɛt).
แปด is the cardinal number used to denote the quantity eight.
Meaning: cardinal number 8 (num)
How does it change in a sentence?
When you use แปด to count objects, you will typically follow the number with a classifier.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is bpɛ̀ɛt.
Did you know?
- In Thai astrology and numerology, แปด is sometimes linked to Rahu, a celestial deity associated with chaos and sudden changes.
- Thai speakers use the phrase แปดทิศ meaning 'eight directions' to describe a person who is well-traveled or has connections everywhere.
- The Thai word แปด shares an ancient root with the Middle Chinese word for 'eight'.
Examples in context
- เธออายุแปดปีShe is eight.This sentence is useful for stating an age with แปด.Tatoeba #8692085 by pastelite, translation #310214 by CK
- โรงเรียนเริ่มต้นที่แปดโมงสามสิบSchool begins at eight-thirty.This sentence is useful for stating a time of day with แปด.Tatoeba #8679101 by pastelite, translation #21549 by CK
- ฉันเรียนตั้งแต่แปดโมงถึงสิบเอ็ดโมงI study from eight to eleven.This sentence is useful for describing a duration of time starting from แปด.Tatoeba #8720164 by pastelite, translation #252626 by CK
Example conversation
A man and a woman are ordering snacks at a market.
- พิมล Pimonเราขอขนมแปดชิ้นค่ะrao kho khanom paet chin khaWe would like eight pieces of snacks, please.
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatได้ครับ ทั้งหมดแปดชิ้นนะครับdai khrap thang mot paet chin na khrapCertainly, that is eight pieces in total.
- พิมล Pimonราคาเท่าไหร่คะra-kha thao-rai khaHow much is the price?
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatแปดสิบบาทครับpaet sip bat khrapIt is eighty baht.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry แปด, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries แปด, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
