ปากกา
bpàak-gaa/paːk̚˨˩.kaː˧/
The Thai word for pen is ปากกา (bpàak-gaa).
ปากกา is a noun used to refer to a writing tool, specifically a pen.
Meaning: writing tool (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is bpàak-gaa. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- The word ปากกา literally translates to 'crow mouth'.
- The Thai word for 'ink' is หมึก, which is also the word for 'squid' or 'octopus'.
- The 'crow mouth' imagery used in Thai for a pen is not an isolated quirk, but is shared with Chinese, Japanese, and Korean linguistic traditions.
Examples in context
- ทอมให้ปากกาแก่ฉันTom gave me a pen.Tatoeba #8695449 by pastelite, translation #37121 by CK
- คุณมีปากกาอยู่ในรถไหม?Do you have a pen in your car?Tatoeba #7789841 by pastelite, translation #7784872 by CK
- ฉันขอใช้ปากกาของคุณได้ไหม?Can I use your pen?Tatoeba #8719806 by pastelite, translation #17354 by CK
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kanokwan is looking for a pen in the classroom.
- กนกวรรณ Kanokwanชลสิทธิ์ มีปากกาให้ฉันยืมไหม?Chon-la-sit mi pak-ka hai chan yuem mai?Chonlasit, do you have a pen I can borrow?
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitมีครับ นี่คือปากกาของผม.mi khrap, ni khue pak-ka khong phom.Yes, I have one. Here is my pen.
- กนกวรรณ Kanokwanขอบคุณมากนะ.khop khun mak na.Thank you very much.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitไม่เป็นไรครับ.mai pen rai khrap.You're welcome.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pen” translations and entries ปากกา, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ปากกา, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
