สมบูรณ์แบบ
sombunbaep
The English phrase "perfect" is translated into Thai as สมบูรณ์แบบ (sombunbaep).
สมบูรณ์แบบ is used to describe something that is excellent and delightful in all respects. While it can be applied to people, it is most commonly used to describe objects, systems, plans or abstract concepts that lack any flaws.
Meaning: excellent and delightful in all respects (adj)
Which one should you use?
While สมบูรณ์แบบ implies a state of absolute flawlessness, if you simply want to say something is "very good" or "great" in an everyday way, you should use ดีมาก.
How do you pronounce it?
sombunbaep
Did you know?
- If a Thai speaker wants to say a meal is 'perfect' in terms of taste, they are more likely to use กลมกล่อม (klom klom), which refers to a 'rounded' or balanced flavor.
- The word สมบูรณ์ (sombun) is common in Thai names and is believed to bring prosperity and wholeness to the person who bears it.
- While สมบูรณ์แบบ describes a flawless state, Thai speakers often use the word เป๊ะ (pe) in casual conversation to describe something that is 'perfect' or 'spot on' in terms of accuracy.
Examples in context
- เธอมีพยานที่สมบูรณ์แบบShe has a perfect witness.This sentence shows how to use สมบูรณ์แบบ when describing a witness.Tatoeba #11756040 by superteenkai, translation #11764423 by elsherif
- ผลงานของคุณดีเยี่ยมมากYour work is excellent.
- สมบูรณ์ทุกประการPerfect in every way.
- เสื้อของคุณดีมากYour shirt looks great.
- อาหารที่เขาทำอร่อยมาก! ดีเลิศ!The food they made is delicious! Perfect!
- งานของเขาดูสมบูรณ์แบบมากngaan khong khao du som-bun-baep maakHis work looks very perfect.
- แผนการนี้สมบูรณ์แบบที่สุดphaen-kaan nee som-bun-baep thee-sutThis plan is the most perfect.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new project proposal in the office.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritคุณคิดว่าแผนนี้เป็นอย่างไรบ้างkhun khit waa phaen nee pen yaang-ngai baangWhat do you think about this plan?
- พิมล Pimonมันสมบูรณ์แบบมากเลยค่ะman som-bun-baep maak loey khaIt is very perfect.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritผมดีใจที่คุณชอบมันphom dee-jai thee khun chop manI am glad that you like it.
- พิมล Pimonเราเริ่มงานกันได้เลยค่ะrao rerm ngaan kan dai loey khaWe can start working right away.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
