มีด
mîit/miːt̚˥˩/
The English word knife translates to Thai as มีด (mîit). Wiktionary also lists พร้า (práa).
Meaning: utensil or tool designed for cutting (noun)
Ways to say it
| Thai | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| มีด | mîit | /miːt̚˥˩/ |
| พร้า | práa | /pʰraː˦˥/ |
A knife is a utensil or tool designed for cutting.
Is it said differently in some regions?
มีด is predominant in Central Thai.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is mîit (/miːt̚˥˩/).
Did you know?
- In traditional Thai dining, a 'knife' is rarely used at the table because food is typically pre-cut into bite-sized pieces.
- The Thai word มีด is part of a linguistic group that includes the Ahom language of India, where a similar word for knife exists.
- While มีด is the general word for 'knife', Thai uses the specific word พร้า for a machete or a large long knife used in agriculture.
Examples in context
- มีดสกปรกThe knife is dirty.This sentence shows how to describe a knife that is dirty using มีด.Tatoeba #8715729 by pastelite, translation #2730923 by Hybrid
- ทอมมีมีดTom had a knife.This sentence demonstrates the use of มีด to indicate possession.Tatoeba #8728821 by pastelite, translation #2648948 by CK
- ก่อนเก็บมีดเช็ดให้แห้งด้วย จะได้ไม่เป็นสนิมBefore you put the knife away, please wipe it dry so that it will not rust.This sentence provides a tip about cleaning มีด to prevent rust.Tatoeba #2864359 by ojiisan, translation #3075840 by AkuNeko
- ช่วยส่งมีดหน่อยได้ไหมครับ/ค่ะCould you please pass me the knife?
Example conversation
In the kitchen, a woman is preparing ingredients.
- วิทวัส Witthawatกนกวรรณ หา มีด ให้หน่อยได้ไหมKa-nok-wan hǎa mîit hâi nòi dâai mǎiKanokwan, can you find a knife for me?
- กนกวรรณ Kanokwanนี่ค่ะ มีดวางอยู่ในลิ้นชักNîi khâ, mîit waang yùu nai lín-chákHere it is, the knife is in the drawer.
- วิทวัส Witthawatขอบใจนะ มีด เล่มนี้ดูดีเลยKhòop-jai ná, mîit lem níi duu dii loeiThanks, this knife looks good.
- กนกวรรณ Kanokwanระวังด้วยนะ มันคมมากRá-wang dûay ná, man khom mâakBe careful, it is very sharp.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “knife” translations and entries มีด, พร้า, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries พร้า, มีด, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
