Ways to say it
| Thai | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| พระอาทิตย์ | prá-aa-tít | |
| ดวงอาทิตย์ | duuang-aa-tít | /dua̯ŋ˧.ʔaː˧.tʰit̚˦˥/ |
| ตะวัน | dtà-wan | /ta˨˩.wan˧/ |
The terms for "sun" refer to the star around which the Earth revolves. Related words include แดด and แสงแดด, which refer specifically to the light and warmth received from the sun.
What does it mean word for word?
In the term ดวงอาทิตย์, the part ดวง acts as a classifier for round, celestial or important objects.
Which one should you use?
ดวงอาทิตย์ is the standard, neutral term used in most contexts. พระอาทิตย์ is a more formal or poetic term, often used in literature or formal speech. ตะวัน is a poetic or literary term for the sun, frequently found in songs and classical poetry.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Additionally, อาทิตย์ can be used as a formal way to say "sun".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
In the term ดวงอาทิตย์, the word ดวง serves as a classifier for round, celestial or important objects.
How do you pronounce it?
prá-aa-tít
Did you know?
- The word อาทิตย์ is used not only for the 'sun' but is also the Thai word for 'Sunday'.
- The term พระอาทิตย์ carries a sense of divinity or high status because it includes the prefix พระ, which is used for royalty or monks.
- The poetic term ตะวัน actually hides a very literal description of the sun as 'the eye of the day'.
Examples in context
- พระอาทิตย์ตกดินแล้วThe sun has set.This sentence is useful for describing the sun setting with the form พระอาทิตย์.Tatoeba #8817760 by pastelite, translation #1841571 by CK
- แสงจากพระอาทิตย์แรงมากsaeng chak phra-a-thit raeng makThe light from the sun is very strong.
- เรามองเห็นพระอาทิตย์ขึ้นที่ขอบฟ้าrao mong hen phra-a-thit khuen thi khop faWe see the sun rising at the horizon.
Example conversation
Sirin and Thanakrit are planning a walk in the park.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinเราไปเดินเล่นกันไหมrao pai doen len kan maiShall we go for a walk?
- ธนกฤต Thanakritตอนนี้พระอาทิตย์แรงเกินไปton-nee phra-aa-thit raeng gern paiThe sun is too strong right now.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinงั้นรอให้เย็นลงก่อนนะngan ro hai yen long gon naThen let's wait for it to cool down first.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritตกลง ไว้เจอกันตอนเย็นtok-long wai joe kan ton yenAgreed, see you in the evening.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sun” translations and entries ดวงอาทิตย์, ตะวัน, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ดวงอาทิตย์, ตะวัน, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
