ม้า
máa/maː˦˥/
The Thai word for horse is ม้า (máa).
ม้า is a noun used to refer to members of the species Equus ferus.
Meaning: members of the species ''Equus ferus'' (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is máa. The IPA is /maː˦˥/.
Did you know?
- While ม้า is the standard word for the animal, some linguistic theories suggest it may have originated from a corruption of the word ไหม (mǎi), which refers to silk.
- In Thai culture, the horse is often associated with speed and success, appearing in the phrase ม้าเร็ว ('maa rew') to describe a fast messenger.
- The word ม้า is part of a large family of related words across the Tai-Kadai language group, appearing as ມ້າ (mā) in Lao and မႃႉ (mâ̰a) in Shan.
Examples in context
- ฉันมีม้าI have a horse.This sentence is useful for expressing ownership of a ม้า.Tatoeba #8722694 by pastelite, translation #3720011 by CK
- ฉันขี่ม้าได้I can ride a horse.This sentence is useful for expressing the ability to ride a ม้า.Tatoeba #8679138 by pastelite, translation #259905 by CK
- ม้าเป็นของฉันThe horse is mine.This sentence is useful for indicating that a ม้า belongs to you.Tatoeba #8703083 by pastelite, translation #672887 by Shishir
- ม้าเป็นสัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยนมHorses are mammals.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a visit to a farm.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinคุณเห็นม้าตัวนั้นไหมkhun hen ma tua nan maiDid you see that horse?
- วิทวัส Witthawatเห็นครับ มันวิ่งเร็วมากhen khrap man wing reo makI saw it. It runs very fast.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinวิทวัสอยากขี่ม้าไหมwit-tha-wat yak khi ma maiWit-wat, do you want to ride a horse?
- วิทวัส Witthawatผมอยากลองครับphom yak long khrapI want to try.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “horse” translations and entries ม้า, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ม้า, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
