parking lot
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This refers to a place where vehicles can be parked, whether an entire parking lot or a single parking space.
parking lot、parking space
A place provided for parking vehicles, ranging from a whole parking area to one individual space.
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มีที่จอดรถไหม mii thîi cɔ̀ɔt rót mǎy Is there parking? มีที่จอดรถไหม details
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หาที่จอดรถยากมาก hǎa thîi cɔ̀ɔt rót yâak mâak It’s very hard to find a parking space. หาที่จอดรถยากมาก details
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ที่จอดรถเต็มแล้ว thîi cɔ̀ɔt rót tem lɛ́ɛw The parking lot is already full. ที่จอดรถเต็มแล้ว details
Learning notes
Explanation
ที่จอดรถ is a neutral, everyday noun used in both conversation and public signs. It is formed from ที่, “place,” and จอดรถ, “to park a vehicle,” so its basic sense is “a place for parking.” Depending on context, it can mean a whole parking lot or facility, or just one space for a vehicle. มีที่จอดรถไหม asks whether parking is available, while หาที่จอดรถ often means looking for an open parking space. It commonly occurs with มี “have,” หา “look for,” ว่าง “available,” and เต็ม “full.”
Usage
It is commonly used when asking about parking at stores, hotels, hospitals, or residential buildings, and when looking for an open space while driving. It also appears frequently on parking signs.
Caution
ที่จอดรถ is a noun meaning a place to park, whereas จอดรถ is the action “to park.” A bus stop is normally called ป้ายรถเมล์, not ที่จอดรถ, and an enclosed or covered garage is โรงจอดรถ.