ยิม
yim/jim˧/
The English word 'gym' is translated into Thai as ยิม (yim). Wiktionary also lists โรงยิม (roong-yim).
Meaning: sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise (noun)
Ways to say it
| Thai | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ยิม | yim | /jim˧/ |
| โรงยิม | roong-yim | /roːŋ˧.jim˧/ |
The term refers to a sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise.
What does it mean word for word?
โรงยิม is a compound word where โรง (roong) means building or establishment and ยิม (yim) is the transliterated word for gym.
Which one should you use?
While ยิม (yim) refers to the concept of a gym or the facility itself, โรงยิม (roong-yim) specifically emphasizes the physical building or hall, often used for school gymnasiums.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ยิม (yim) is the informal transliterated form and is the most common way to refer to a commercial fitness center in everyday conversation. โรงยิม (roong-yim) is the formal way to say gym in Thai.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is yim. The IPA is /jim˧/.
Did you know?
- In Thailand, a โรงยิม is often an open-air pavilion with a roof but no walls to allow for ventilation in the tropical heat.
- While ยิม is used for fitness centers, Thais use the word ฟิตเนส (fitness) as a noun to refer to the actual place where they work out.
- The word โรง in โรงยิม is the same prefix used for 'factory' or 'workshop', implying a place of functional activity.
Examples in context
- ไมค์ออกกำลังกายในยิมสองถึงสามครั้งต่อสัปดาห์Mike works out in the gym two or three times a week.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use ยิม when discussing exercise frequency.Tatoeba #4284529 by Spanger, translation #4281726 by alcalino
- ยิมอยู่ที่ไหน?Where is the gym?
- ยิมนี้มีอุปกรณ์เยอะมาก.yim ni mi up-pa-kon yoe mak.This gym has a lot of equipment.
- ฉันกำลังจะไปยิม.chan kam-lang cha pai yim.I am going to the gym.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their weekend plans.
- ณิชา Nichaเย็นนี้ไปยิมด้วยกันไหม?yen ni pai yim duai kan mai?Do you want to go to the gym together this evening?
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitได้ครับ ผมอยากออกกำลังกายพอดี.dai khrap, phom yak ok kam-lang-kai pho di.Sure, I was actually looking to exercise.
- ณิชา Nichaงั้นเจอกันที่ยิมตอนหกโมงนะ.ngan choe kan thi yim ton hok mong na.Then let's meet at the gym at six o'clock.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitตกลงครับ แล้วเจอกันครับ.tok-long khrap, laeo choe kan khrap.Okay, see you then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gym” translations and entries ยิม, โรงยิม, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
