ด้วย
dûai/dua̯j˥˩/
In Thai, 'too' (likewise) can be expressed using several forms. The default form is ด้วย (dûai). Wiktionary also lists ก็ (gɔ̂) and ยัง (yang).
Meaning: (focus) likewise (adv)
Ways to say it
| Thai | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ด้วย | dûai | /dua̯j˥˩/ |
| ก็ | gɔ̂ | /kɔʔ˥˩/ /kɔː˥˩/ |
| ยัง | yang | /jaŋ˧/ |
The word ด้วย is used to mean 'too' or 'also', but when placed in the context of a noun, it can also mean 'with' or 'along with'.
Which one should you use?
The forms are used in different positions within a sentence: ก็ is a particle placed before the verb or adjective to mean 'also' or 'likewise', while ด้วย is typically placed at the end of a clause or sentence to mean 'too' or 'also'. For emphasis, speakers often combine them as ก็…ด้วย to mean 'also…too'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The placement of these particles is key to their function: ก็ precedes the verb or adjective, whereas ด้วย usually ends the clause or sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
dûai (/dua̯j˥˩/)
Did you know?
- The word ยัง which can mean 'still' or 'also' likely evolved from an ancient root meaning 'alive'.
- In some contexts, the word ด้วย is used in polite requests to mean 'please' or 'as well', acting as a social softener.
- In Thai, the focus particle ก็ is often used in a 'double-edged' way to imply that something is 'also' true but perhaps unremarkable or expected.
Examples in context
- ฉันด้วยเหมือนกันMe, too.This example shows how to use ด้วย.Tatoeba #7784332 by pastelite, translation #321985 by CK
- ทอมกรนด้วยเช่นกันTom snores, too.This example demonstrates the use of ด้วย.Tatoeba #8669042 by pastelite, translation #8599868 by CK
- มันยังไม่สายเกินไปIt's still not too late.This example shows the use of ยัง.Tatoeba #10662293 by Somsak, translation #4014834 by CK
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are ordering drinks at a cafe.
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatผมจะสั่งกาแฟดำครับphom cha sang ka-fae dam khrapI will order a black coffee.
- พิมล Pimonฉันเอาแบบนั้นด้วยค่ะchan ao baep nan duai khaI'll have that too.
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatรับเค้กเพิ่มไหมครับrap khek phoem mai khrapWould you like some cake as well?
- พิมล Pimonเอาเค้กด้วยค่ะao khek duai khaI'll take cake too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “too” translations and entries ด้วย, ก็, ยัง, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ก็, ด้วย, ยัง, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
