pass an exam
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- 1 pass an exam、pass a test
- 2 score (a particular number of points on an exam)、place (at a particular rank in an exam)
It describes successfully passing an exam or obtaining a particular score or ranking on it.
pass an exam、pass a test
It means to meet the required standard and pass an exam or test.
score (a particular number of points on an exam)、place (at a particular rank in an exam)
It describes achieving a particular score, grade, or ranking on an exam.
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ฉันสอบได้ 80 คะแนน chǎn sɔ̀ɔp dâay pɛ̀ɛt sìp khanɛɛn I scored 80 points on the exam. ฉันสอบได้ 80 คะแนน details
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เขาสอบได้ที่หนึ่ง khǎw sɔ̀ɔp dâay thîi nʉ̀ŋ He placed first in the exam. เขาสอบได้ที่หนึ่ง details
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ลูกสอบได้คะแนนดี lûuk sɔ̀ɔp dâay khanɛɛn dii My child got a good score on the exam. ลูกสอบได้คะแนนดี details
Learning notes
Explanation
สอบ means “to take an exam,” while ได้ can indicate ability or a successfully obtained result. When สอบได้ stands alone, it is normally understood as “pass the exam.” When it is followed by a result such as 80 คะแนน (“80 points”) or ที่หนึ่ง (“first place”), it describes the score or ranking achieved. It is a general expression used for school tests, entrance examinations, certification exams, and employment exams.
Usage
It is commonly used at school or at home when discussing exam results. It also appears when reporting success, scores, or rankings in entrance, certification, and employment exams.
Caution
Do not automatically translate every instance of สอบได้ as “pass.” If a score or ranking follows, it means that the result was achieved. In a context involving eligibility or practical possibility, ได้ may simply mark ability, making สอบได้ mean “can take the exam.” Context determines this reading. Also distinguish it from ได้สอบ, which usually means that someone got the chance to take the exam or was able to sit it.