ตรง
dtrong/troŋ˧/
The English word 'straight' is translated into Thai as ตรง (dtrong).
ตรง is used to describe something that is not crooked or bent. The word ตรง can also be used figuratively to mean 'honest' or 'straightforward' when describing a person's character.
Meaning: not crooked or bent (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is dtrong. The IPA is /troŋ˧/.
Did you know?
- In Thai, if you are 'straight' with someone, you might be perceived as being too direct or lacking 'kreng jai', the cultural concept of being considerate of others' feelings.
- In the context of time, ตรง is used to describe a time that is 'on the dot' or precisely at a certain hour.
- To say something is 'exactly the same' or 'matches', Thai speakers use ตรงกัน which literally means 'straight together'.
Examples in context
- เส้นตรงA straight line
- เส้นนี้ตรงมากsen ni trong makThis line is very straight.
- ไม้บรรทัดอันนี้ไม่ตรงmai ban tat an ni mai trongThis ruler is not straight.
Example conversation
Witthawat and Kanokwan are looking at a piece of wood in a workshop.
- วิทวัส Witthawatไม้แผ่นนี้ตรงไหมmai phaen ni trong maiIs this plank straight?
- กนกวรรณ Kanokwanไม่ตรงเลยค่ะmai trong loei khaIt is not straight at all.
- วิทวัส Witthawatเราต้องใช้เครื่องมือช่วยrao tong chai khrueang mue chuaiWe need to use a tool to help.
- กนกวรรณ Kanokwanได้ค่ะ เดี๋ยวฉันหาให้dai kha diao chan ha haiOkay, I will find it for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “straight” translations and entries ตรง, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
