เตะ
dtè/teʔ˨˩/
The Thai word for 'kick' is เตะ (dtè).
เตะ is a verb meaning to strike something with the foot or to raise the foot or leg.
Meaning: strike with or raise the foot or leg (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is dtè. The IPA is /teʔ˨˩/.
Did you know?
- Thai speakers use the phrase เตะตา (dtè dtaa) to describe something that is eye-catching, though it literally translates to 'kick the eye'.
- The word เตะ is a direct relative of the Middle Chinese word 踢 (MC thek), linking the Thai term to a much older linguistic lineage.
- In the context of Muay Thai, a เตะ is often metaphorically compared to the impact of a baseball bat.
Examples in context
- เตะลูกบอลKick the soccer ball
- เขาเตะฟุตบอลแรงมากkhao te futbon raeng makHe kicks the football very hard.
- ระวังอย่าเตะโดนโต๊ะนะrawang ya te don toh naBe careful not to kick the table.
- แมวตัวนี้ชอบเตะของเล่นmaeo tua ni chop te khong lenThis cat likes to kick its toys.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are playing with a small dog in a park.
- กนกวรรณ Kanokwanดูสิ น้องเตะลูกบอลด้วย!du si nong te luk bon duai!Look, the little one is kicking the ball!
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatน่ารักมากเลยครับna rak mak loei khrapHe is so cute.
- กนกวรรณ Kanokwanเขาดูแข็งแรงดีนะkhao du khaeng raeng di naHe looks very strong.
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatใช่ครับ เขาวิ่งเล่นสนุกมากchai khrap khao wing len sanuk makYes, he is having a lot of fun running and playing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kick” translations and entries เตะ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries เตะ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
