ตัวเลข
dtuua-lêek/tua̯˧.leːk̚˥˩/
In Thai, the phrase for "numbers" is ตัวเลข (dtuua-lêek).
ตัวเลข is used to refer to actual digits or numerical figures. It is commonly used in contexts such as statistical numbers or numerical data. While it can be used for phone numbers, the word เบอร์ is more common in that specific case.
Which one should you use?
Use ตัวเลข when referring to the actual digits or numerical figures themselves.
How do you pronounce it?
It consists of two syllables.
Did you know?
- In Thai culture, the number five ห้า is often used as a shorthand for laughter in text messages. This is because the number five is pronounced similarly to 'ha ha'.
- While ตัวเลข refers to the digits, the word เบอร์ used for phone numbers is actually a loanword derived from the English word 'number'.
- Thai numerals are derived from the ancient Khmer script, which in turn was influenced by the Brahmi script of India.
Examples in context
- กรุณาเขียนตัวเลขลงในช่องนี้.ka-ru-na khian tua-lek long nai chong ni.Please write the numbers in this space.
- ฉันไม่เข้าใจตัวเลขเหล่านี้เลย.chan mai khao-chai tua-lek lao ni loei.I don't understand these numbers at all.
- ตัวเลขในบัญชีนี้ดูผิดปกติ.tua-lek nai ban-chi ni du phit-pa-ka-ti.The numbers in this account look unusual.
Example conversation
A student asks a teacher about a math problem.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinอาจารย์คะ ตัวเลขตรงนี้คืออะไรคะ?a-chan kha, tua-lek trong ni khue a-rai kha?Teacher, what are these numbers here?
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitมันคือรหัสประจำตัวของนักเรียนครับ.man khue ra-hat pra-cham tua khong nak-rian khrap.They are student identification numbers.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinอ๋อ เข้าใจแล้วค่ะ ขอบคุณค่ะ.o, khao-chai laeo kha. khop khun kha.Oh, I understand now. Thank you.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitยินดีครับ ถ้ามีคำถามถามได้เลยนะ.yin-di khrap, tha mi kham-tham tham dai loei na.You're welcome, if you have questions, feel free to ask.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ตัวเลข, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
