today
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A basic time expression referring to today, the calendar day that includes the present moment. It can identify the day itself or indicate when something happens.
today
Refers to the present calendar day, as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow. It can also serve as the topic of a sentence or as a time expression.
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ต้องทำให้เสร็จภายในวันนี้ tɔ̂ŋ tham hây sèt phaay nay wan níi It has to be finished by the end of today. ต้องทำให้เสร็จภายในวันนี้ details
Learning notes
Explanation
วันนี้ is formed from วัน, “day,” and นี้, “this,” which follows the noun it modifies. Its literal structure is therefore “this day.” Although classified as a noun, it commonly functions as a time expression. It may appear at the beginning of a sentence, as in วันนี้ฉันทำงาน (“I’m working today”), or after a verb phrase, as in เจอกันวันนี้ (“meet today”). It is a standard, neutral word used in both everyday conversation and more formal settings.
Usage
Used in almost any situation involving the current day, including plans, weather, work, health, and events. Common uses include asking วันนี้ว่างไหม (“Are you free today?”) and setting a same-day deadline, such as ส่งวันนี้ (“send it today”).
Caution
Because นี้ (“this”) follows the noun it modifies, the order is always วัน + นี้. Do not confuse วันนี้ (“today”) with ตอนนี้ (“now”) or เช้านี้ (“this morning”). To state an explicit deadline meaning “by the end of today,” use ภายในวันนี้.
Differences from similar words
1 today synonyms
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ปัจจุบัน means “the present” or “currently” and focuses on the present time or era rather than a particular day. วันนี้ specifically refers to today as a calendar day.