ลม
lom/lom˧/
The English word "wind" is translated into Thai as ลม (lom).
The word ลม is used to refer to natural wind as well as the general movement of air.
Meaning: movement of air (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
While ลม is the noun for wind, if you want to describe the action of the wind blowing, you should use the compound phrase ลมพัด.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is lom.
Did you know?
- Thai has a specific term ลมจับ which literally means 'caught by the wind'. It is used to describe fainting or a sudden loss of consciousness.
- In Thai, the phrase ลมเพลมพัด refers to a wind that blows randomly. It is often used in folklore to describe spirits or curses being carried by the breeze to a victim.
- The word ลม is used in the term ลมปาก, which literally means 'wind of the mouth'. This refers to empty words or promises that have no substance.
Examples in context
- ลมสงบลงThe wind calmed down.This example shows how to use ลม to describe the wind calming down.Tatoeba #8681558 by pastelite, translation #1771 by CK
- ลมพัดทั้งวันThe wind blew all day.This example shows how to use ลม to describe the wind blowing all day.Tatoeba #10633693 by Somsak, translation #319700 by CK
- วันนี้มีลมพัดสบายมากToday, there is a gentle breeze which is very pleasant.
- ลมแรงยังคงพัดทุกวันในช่วงหน้าหนาวStrong winds continue to blow every day during the winter.
- วันนี้มีลมแรงมากwan ni mi lom raeng makThere is very strong wind today.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are sitting at an outdoor cafe.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritลมแรงจังเลยนะครับlom raeng chang loei na krapThe wind is really strong.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinใช่ค่ะ เย็นสบายดีนะchai kha yen sa-bai di naYes, it is very cool and pleasant.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritผมชอบอากาศแบบนี้ครับphom chop a-kat baep ni krapI like this kind of weather.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinฉันก็เหมือนกันค่ะchan ko muean kan khaMe too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wind” translations and entries ลม, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
