Thai Vocabulary: Clothing in Thai

Discover the key Thai clothing terms to enhance your shopping and travel experience.

Introduction

Get ready to upgrade your wardrobe and impress your Thai friends with your fashion knowledge! In this vocabulary set, you will learn the names of different types of clothing in Thai, from traditional garments to modern styles. Whether you’re planning a shopping spree in Bangkok or simply want to describe your outfit, this lesson will equip you with the essential vocabulary. Plus, with native speaker audio included, you’ll be able to perfect your pronunciation and sound like a true Thai fashionista.

Vocabulary List

English Thai Pronunciation

belt

เข็มขัด

khem khat

blouse

เสื้อผ้าหญิงคนเดียว

sĕûa phâa yı̌ng khon diao

boots

รองเท้าบู๊ท

rong-thao-boot

bra

บรา

bra

coat

เสื้อคลุม

s̄eụ̄xklum

dress

เดรส

dress

gloves

ถุงมือ

thung meu

hat

หมวก

mùuak

hoodie

เสื้อฮู้ด

sêua húut

jacket

เสื้อแจ็กเก็ต

seuua jekket

jeans

กางเกงยีนส์

kaang gaeng yeen

pantyhose

ถุงน่อง

thung nong

raincoat

เสื้อกันฝน

sʉ̌a kan fǒn

shirt

เสื้อเชิ้ต

sêu chêrt

shoes

รองเท้า

rong-thao

shorts

กางเกงขาสั้น

kaanggaeng khaa san

skirt

กระโปรง

kra-bprohng

slacks

กางเกงขากว้าง

kaang-geeng-khaa-kwaang

socks

ถุงเท้า

thung thao

suit

สูท

suut

sweatpants

กางเกงเอี้ยม

kangkeng-iem

sweatshirt

เสื้อเกราะ

seua grao

swimsuit

ชุดว่ายน้ำ

chut-wai-nam

T-shirt

เสื้อยืด

sĕu yêud

tie

เนคไท

nekthai

tracksuit

ชุดออกกำลังกาย

chut ok kamlangkai

trousers

กางเกงขายาว

kaang geeng khaa yaao

underpants

กางเกงชั้นใน

kaang-gaeng chan nai

Cultural Insight: Colors for Clothing

In Thai culture, certain colors are associated with specific days of the week. For example, wearing yellow on a Monday is considered good luck. Be mindful of these color traditions when choosing your outfit in Thailand!

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