แว่นตา
wɛ̂n-dtaa/wɛn˥˩.taː˧/
The Thai word for glasses is แว่นตา (wɛ̂n-dtaa).
The term refers to a pair of lenses worn in front of the eyes to correct or protect vision.
What does it mean word for word?
แว่นตา is a compound of แว่น (wɛ̂n), meaning 'lens' or 'frame' and ตา (dtaa), meaning 'eye'.
Which one should you use?
If you want to specify sunglasses, you can use the term แว่นกันแดด, adding the phrase กันแดด (gan-dɛ̀ɛt), which means 'against sunlight'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When counting glasses, you should use the classifier อัน (an) or คู่ (khûu) to indicate a pair.
How do you pronounce it?
wɛ̂n-dtaa
Did you know?
- The word แว่น can also refer to a 'slice' or 'ring' of a vegetable, such as a slice of carrot or cucumber, because of the similar circular shape.
- In Thai culture, it is common to describe someone as 'having a scholarly look' by using the phrase ลุคเด็กแว่น (luk dek waen), which literally translates to 'glasses kid look'.
- The linguistic structure of แว่นตา is identical to the Lao word ແວ່ນຕາ (wǣn tā), reflecting a shared historical development of the term across the Mekong region.
Examples in context
- ทอมสวมแว่นตาTom wears glasses.This sentence is useful for describing the action of wearing glasses with แว่นตา.Tatoeba #8743318 by pastelite, translation #3265979 by patgfisher
- เขากำลังใส่แว่นตาHe is wearing glasses.Tatoeba #8692204 by pastelite, translation #294982 by CK
- ฉันทำแว่นตาฉันหายI've lost my glasses.This sentence is useful for describing the loss of glasses with แว่นตา.Tatoeba #8703081 by pastelite, translation #20792 by CK
- ฉันไม่ควรลืมใส่แว่นตอนอ่านหนังสือI shouldn't forget to wear glasses when reading books.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Pimon is looking for her glasses at home.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitพิมลหาแว่นตาเจอหรือยังPhimon ha waen ta choe rue yangPimon, have you found your glasses yet?
- พิมล Pimonยังเลยค่ะ ฉันหาแว่นตาไม่เจอYang loei kha. Chan ha waen ta mai choeNot yet. I can't find my glasses.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitลองดูบนโต๊ะสิครับLong du bon to si khrapTry looking on the table.
- พิมล Pimonอ๋อ เจอแว่นตาแล้วค่ะO, choe waen ta laeo khaOh, I found my glasses.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry แว่นตา, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries แว่นตา, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
