แสง
light
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- 1 light、brightness、ray of light
แสง is the basic word for light: something that makes things visible, whether it comes from the sun, the moon, a lamp, fire, or a narrow beam.
light、brightness、ray of light
This refers to light itself or the brightness that lets people see. Depending on context, it can also mean a ray or beam of light.
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ห้องนี้แสงไม่พอ hɔ̂ŋ níi sɛ̌ɛŋ mây phɔɔ This room does not have enough light. ห้องนี้แสงไม่พอ details
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แสงแดดแรงมาก sɛ̌ɛŋ dɛ̀ɛt rɛɛŋ mâak The sunlight is very strong. แสงแดดแรงมาก details
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แสงไฟสว่างมาก sɛ̌ɛŋ fay sawàaŋ mâak The light from the lamp is very bright. แสงไฟสว่างมาก details
Learning notes
Explanation
แสง is a neutral everyday word and also works in writing. It is often combined with another word to specify the source, such as แสงแดด for sunlight, แสงไฟ for light from a lamp or fire, and แสงจันทร์ for moonlight. For a single visible beam, ลำแสง is the common expression.
Usage
It is commonly used when talking about room brightness, lighting, sunlight, photography, natural light in buildings, and natural phenomena. In writing and songs, it can also be used metaphorically, as in “a light of hope.”
Caution
There is an old or royal-related use of แสง / พระแสง meaning “weapon,” but for modern everyday Thai, learners should treat แสง primarily as “light.”