party
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- 1 party、banquet
A social event where guests are served food and drinks, often to celebrate an occasion or spend time together.
party、banquet
A gathering with food and drinks for guests, ranging from a small party to a formal banquet.
Learning notes
Explanation
งาน means an event here, and เลี้ยง means to treat or entertain someone with food. Together, they describe an occasion where guests are hosted with food and drinks. The word is neutral in tone and works in both everyday conversation and formal invitations. The gathering does not have to be large, and alcohol is optional. The classifier is งาน: งานเลี้ยงสองงาน means “two parties.” To count how many times a party is held, use ครั้ง, as in จัดงานเลี้ยงสองครั้ง, “hold a party twice.”
Usage
Use it when discussing birthday parties, workplace welcome or farewell parties, and wedding receptions. Common combinations include จัดงานเลี้ยง, “host a party,” and ไปงานเลี้ยง, “go to a party.”
Caution
An ordinary meal with friends is not necessarily a งานเลี้ยง; กินข้าวกับเพื่อน simply means “eat with friends.” Likewise, เลี้ยงข้าว means to treat someone to a meal and does not necessarily involve hosting a party.
Differences from similar words
1 party synonyms
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งานสังสรรค์ emphasizes getting together to socialize. งานเลี้ยง emphasizes an event where guests are provided with food and drinks.
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ปาร์ตี้ commonly suggests an informal party focused on having fun. งานเลี้ยง covers a broader range of hosted gatherings, including formal banquets.