หนึ่ง
nʉ̀ng/nɯŋ˨˩/
The Thai word for the cardinal number one is หนึ่ง (nʉ̀ng). Wiktionary also lists ๑.
Meaning: cardinal number 1 (num)
Ways to say it
| Thai | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| หนึ่ง | nʉ̀ng | /nɯŋ˨˩/ /nɯŋ˧/ |
|
| ๑ | numeral |
หนึ่ง is used to represent the number one.
Which one should you use?
หนึ่ง is the written word, while ๑ is the Thai numeral used for the number one.
How does it change in a sentence?
When counting people or objects, the number หนึ่ง is typically followed by a classifier, such as in the phrase หนึ่งคน (one person).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is romanized as nʉ̀ng. The IPA is /nɯŋ˨˩/.
Did you know?
- The word หนึ่ง is not the only way to say 'one'. If the number one appears at the end of a compound number like 11, 21 or 31, Thai speakers use the word เอ็ด instead.
- The Thai numeral ๑ belongs to a script that evolved from the ancient Brahmi writing systems of India rather than the Arabic system used for '1'.
- Even though they are distinct languages, the word for 'one' in Thai, หนึ่ง, is almost identical to the word used in Lao, ໜຶ່ງ, and Shan, ၼိုင်ႈ, reflecting their shared linguistic roots.
Examples in context
- เลือกอย่างหนึ่งChoose one.This sentence shows how to use หนึ่ง when making a choice.Tatoeba #8675783 by pastelite, translation #883062 by U2FS
- นี่เป็นหนึ่งในกฎพื้นฐานThis is one of the basic rules.This sentence illustrates using หนึ่ง to indicate one item within a larger group.Tatoeba #8714388 by pastelite, translation #1737253 by Spamster
- หนึ่งศตวรรษคือหนึ่งร้อยปีA century is one hundred years.This sentence demonstrates the use of หนึ่ง in the context of a century.Tatoeba #8717348 by pastelite, translation #73105 by CM
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Thanakrit and Nicha are ordering drinks at a cafe.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritคุณจะสั่งอะไรครับKhun cha sang arai khrapWhat would you like to order?
- ณิชา Nichaขอลาเต้หนึ่งแก้วค่ะKho latte nueng kaeo khaOne latte, please.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritรับขนมด้วยไหมครับRap khanom duai mai khrapWould you like some snacks too?
- ณิชา Nichaขอเค้กหนึ่งชิ้นค่ะKho khek nueng chin khaOne piece of cake, please.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “one” translations and entries หนึ่ง, ๑, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
