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กลางแจ้ง

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กลาง
แจ้ง

Pronunciation

klaaŋ cɛ̂ɛŋ

กลางแจ้ง

klaaŋ cɛ̂ɛŋ

outdoor

Native recording

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  1. 1 outdoor、open-air、alfresco
  2. 2 outdoors、in the open air、out of doors

This word refers to being outdoors or in the open air, outside buildings or roofed spaces. It can describe outdoor things or show that an action happens outdoors.

1

outdoor、open-air、alfresco

Adjective⭐️3 Common

Used after a noun to describe something as outdoor or open-air.

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2

outdoors、in the open air、out of doors

Adverb⭐️3 Common

Used after a verb to show that the action takes place outdoors or in the open air.

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Learning notes

Explanation

กลางแจ้ง is best learned as one unit meaning “outdoors” or “open-air.” Although its parts relate to “middle” and “clear/bright,” modern usage centers on the idea of an uncovered space outside buildings or roofs. It is neutral and works in both everyday speech and written contexts.

Usage

It is commonly used for outdoor events, open-air concerts, school activities, sports, children playing outside, weddings, photography, and warnings about sun, heat, or weather exposure.

Caution

For everyday “go outside” or “be outside,” ข้างนอก is often more natural. กลางแจ้ง sounds more specific: an outdoor activity or an uncovered open-air setting. In this word, แจ้ง does not mean “to notify.”

Differences from similar words

1 outdoor synonyms

  • ที่โล่งแจ้ง usually points to an open, exposed outdoor area itself. กลางแจ้ง more often works after a noun to describe something as outdoor or open-air.

  • ในร่ม means indoors, under cover, or in the shade, and is the opposite idea. กลางแจ้ง means outdoors, in the open air.

2 outdoors synonyms

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