How to Say “Lighter” in Thai

ไฟแช็ก
fai-chɛ́k/faj˧.t͡ɕʰɛk̚˦˥/
The Thai word for lighter is ไฟแช็ก (fai-chɛ́k).
ไฟแช็ก is used to refer to a device used for making fire.
Meaning: fire-making device (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

The word is pronounced fai-chɛ́k. It has two syllables.

Did you know?

  • The second syllable of ไฟแช็ก is an onomatopoeia, representing the 'click' or 'spark' sound made when striking the flint wheel.
  • In Thailand, it is common to see lighters used as small offering tools to light incense sticks at spirit houses and shrines.
  • Thai people often use the word ไฟ for both 'fire' and 'electricity'. While ไฟแช็ก means 'lighter', ไฟฟ้า refers to 'electricity'.

Examples in context

  • ฉันทำไฟแช็กหาย
    chan tham fai-chaek hai
    I lost my lighter.
  • คุณมีไฟแช็กไหม?
    khun mi fai-chaek mai?
    Do you have a lighter?
  • ไฟแช็กอันนี้ใช้การได้ดี
    fai-chaek an ni chai kan dai di
    This lighter works well.

Example conversation

A man and a woman are camping in the woods.

  1. สิรินทร์ Sirin

    วิทวัส มีไฟแช็กไหม?
    Wit-tha-wat mi fai-chaek mai?
    Witawat, do you have a lighter?
  2. วิทวัส Witthawat

    มีครับ แต่มันอยู่ในกระเป๋า
    Mi khrap, tae man yu nai kra-pao
    I have one, but it's in my bag.
  3. สิรินทร์ Sirin

    ช่วยเอาไฟแช็กออกมาหน่อยได้ไหม?
    Chuai ao fai-chaek ok ma noi dai mai?
    Can you please take the lighter out?
  4. วิทวัส Witthawat

    ได้ครับ สิรินทร์ รอแป๊บหนึ่งนะ
    Dai khrap, Si-rin ro paep nueng na
    Sure, Sirin, wait a moment.

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