คิดถึง
kít-tʉ̌ng/kʰit̚˦˥.tʰɯŋ˩˩˦/
In Thai, the phrase "i miss you" is expressed as คิดถึง (kít-tʉ̌ng).
To intensify the feeling, you can add มาก (mâak), meaning "very much" or "a lot", to the end of the phrase to say "miss (you) a lot". For example, คิดถึงเธอมากๆ is an informal way to say "I miss you a lot" used within friendships or romantic relationships, while คิดถึงมากๆ can be used to say "I miss you so much."
Meaning: I miss you (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase คิดถึง is composed of two parts: คิด, which means "to think" and ถึง, which means "to reach/to". Literally, the phrase means "to think of reaching" or "to have thoughts reaching toward someone".
Which one should you use?
While the base form is คิดถึง, you can address a specific person by adding them to the phrase, such as คิดถึงเธอมาก (Khid-thung tur mak), which specifically addresses the person you miss.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In casual conversation, Thai speakers often omit the subject and object entirely, simply saying คิดถึง to mean "I miss you". Phrases like คิดถึงเธอมากๆ are considered informal and are suitable for friends or romantic partners.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kít-tʉ̌ng.
Did you know?
- Thai people may use the word คิดถึง in a professional context to mean they are 'considering' or 'thinking about' a certain proposal or idea.
- Depending on the level of intimacy, a speaker might replace the pronoun 'you' with a nickname or a kinship term like 'older sister' or 'older brother' before คิดถึง.
- The phrase คิดถึง is used for both missing a person and missing a place or a specific period in time, such as 'I miss my childhood'.
Examples in context
- ฉันคิดถึงคุณI miss you.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase คิดถึง.Tatoeba #4287160 by Spanger, translation #1308 by brauliobezerra
- ฉันก็คิดถึงคุณเหมือนกันนะ (Chan gor khid-thung khun meuon gan na)I miss you too
- คิดถึงเธอมากนะkhit thueng thoe mak naI miss you so much.
Example conversation
A couple talking on the phone at night.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinธีรภัทร คิดถึงฉันไหมTheeraphat khit thueng chan maiTheeraphat, do you miss me?
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatคิดถึงครับ ผมคิดถึงคุณมากkhit thueng khrap phom khit thueng khun makI do. I miss you very much.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinฉันก็คิดถึงคุณเหมือนกันchan ko khit thueng khun muean kanI miss you too.
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatไว้เจอกันเร็วๆ นะครับwai cho kan reo reo na khrapLet's see each other again soon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry คิดถึง, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
