ราชินี
raa-chí-nii/raː˧.t͡ɕʰi˦˥.niː˧/
The English word "queen" can be translated into Thai as ราชินี (raa-chí-nii) or พระราชินี.
Meaning: female monarch (noun)
Ways to say it
| Thai | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ราชินี | raa-chí-nii | /raː˧.t͡ɕʰi˦˥.niː˧/ |
| พระราชินี | prá raa-chí-nee |
Both forms mean "queen" and refer to a female monarch. พระราชินี is the formal, respectful term used specifically when referring to a reigning queen or a queen consort in a royal context.
Which one should you use?
พระราชินี is the specific term used for "the Queen" when using a formal royal title.
How do you pronounce it?
raa-chí-nii
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'queen' casually in pop culture, using ราชินี in an irreverent or joking way in Thailand can be a serious legal offense.
- When speaking about a พระราชินี, Thai speakers use a specialized royal vocabulary called 'Rachasap', which uses entirely different words for 'eat' or 'sleep' than those used by commoners.
- The word ราชินี is borrowed from the Pali language, which was historically used for religious and royal texts in Thailand.
Examples in context
- ฉันเห็นราชินีI see a queen.This sentence shows how to use ราชินี.Tatoeba #8720132 by pastelite, translation #1912224 by CM
- ราชินีเพลงป็อปQueen of PopThis sentence uses ราชินี.
- ราชินีของอังกฤษทรงสง่างามมากratchini khong ang-krit song sa-nga-ngam makThe queen of England is very elegant.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “queen” translations and entries ราชินี, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ราชินี, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
