ชอบ
chɔ̂ɔp/t͡ɕʰɔːp̚˥˩/
To say 'like' in Thai, use ชอบ (chɔ̂ɔp).
ชอบ is used to express that you find something pleasant or have a preference for it. This applies to both inanimate objects, such as food or drinks and to people.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can modify the use of ชอบ to change the intensity or the type of sentence. To say you like something very much, place มาก (mâak) after the object. To express that you do not like something, place the negation ไม่ (mâi) before ชอบ to get ไม่ชอบ. To turn a statement into a yes/no question, add the question particle ไหม (mǎi) at the end of the sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is chɔ̂ɔp.
Did you know?
- To express that you 'like' an idea or a specific way of doing something, you might use the word ถูกใจ (thùuk-jai), which literally translates to 'hit the heart'.
- The word ชอบ can also mean 'appropriate' or 'right' in formal or legal contexts. In these cases, it refers to something being correct according to a rule rather than a personal preference.
- Thai speakers often use ชอบ to describe a habit or a tendency to do something frequently. For example, it can be used to say someone 'likes' to complain, even if they do not actually enjoy the act.
Examples in context
- ฉันชอบชาI like tea.This sentence shows how to express a preference for a drink using ชอบ.Tatoeba #7878721 by pastelite, translation #253293 by CK
- ฉันชอบเขาI like him.This sentence demonstrates using ชอบ to express liking a person.Tatoeba #7878715 by pastelite, translation #283629 by CK
- ฉันชอบคุณI like you.This sentence shows how to use ชอบ when expressing liking someone directly.Tatoeba #7879005 by pastelite, translation #410751 by CK
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Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ชอบ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
