ใหญ่
yài/jaj˨˩/
The English word 'large' is translated into Thai as ใหญ่ (yài).
ใหญ่ is used to describe physical size, but it can also be used for abstract concepts, such as a large family or a large amount of money.
Meaning: of greater size (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
To say that something is 'very large', place the word มาก (mâak) after ใหญ่ to form ใหญ่มาก.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is yài. The IPA is /jaj˨˩/.
Did you know?
- In Thai culture, referring to someone's 'large' heart using ใจใหญ่ ('jai yai') describes a person who is incredibly generous or extravagant with their money.
- While ใหญ่ means 'large', adding the prefix ผู้ creates ผู้ใหญ่, which means 'adult' or 'superior'.
- In Thai names, if someone is named ใหญ่, it often implies they are the 'eldest' or the 'head' of a family or group.
Examples in context
- ตึกนี้ใหญ่มากThis building is very large.This sentence is useful for describing the scale of a building using ใหญ่.Tatoeba #10662295 by Somsak, translation #59437 by CK
- คุณมีครอบครัวใหญ่ไหท?Do you have a large family?This sentence is useful for asking about the size of a family using ใหญ่.Tatoeba #8719802 by pastelite, translation #4944796 by CK
- หนูไม่ได้เป็นสัตว์ใหญ่A mouse is not a large animal.This sentence is useful for describing the size of an animal using ใหญ่.Tatoeba #6633697 by kanacan, translation #6192326 by sundown
- ห้องใหญ่Large room
- เศษใหญ่Large piece
- กล่องขนาดใหญ่Large box
- ทีมขนาดใหญ่Large team
- ช้างใหญ่มโหฬารIncredibly large elephant
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a coffee shop, choosing a drink size.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinรับแก้วใหญ่ไหมคะ?rap kaeo yai mai kha?Would you like a large cup?
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatขอแก้วใหญ่ครับkho kaeo yai khrapI'll have a large one, please.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinได้ค่ะ รอสักครู่นะคะdai kha. ro sak khru na khaCertainly. Please wait a moment.
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatขอบคุณครับkhop khun khrapThank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “large” translations and entries ใหญ่, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
