คิดออก

Explanation

คิด means “think,” and ออก means “out.” Together, คิดออก has the image of something coming out in the mind after thinking or searching your memory. It can also be used as คิด + noun + ออก, such as คิดชื่อออก, which can mean either “think of a name” or “remember a name” depending on context. The negative คิดไม่ออก is very common and can mean “can’t think of it,” “can’t solve it,” or “can’t remember it.”

Usage

It is used in everyday situations such as solving school problems, finding a solution at work, trying to remember a name or word, or coming up with an idea for plans or shopping. Short forms like คิดออกไหม? “Can you think of it?” and คิดไม่ออก “I can’t think of it” are very common.

Caution

For simply knowing a fact, use รู้. For understanding an explanation or content, use เข้าใจ. คิดออก is used when something comes to mind after thinking or trying to recall it.

1 solve synonyms

• เข้าใจ

  khâwcay understand

  เข้าใจ means to understand. คิดออก means to figure out an answer or method, so it is not the usual word for simply understanding an explanation.

• แก้ได้

  แก้ได้ focuses on being able to fix or solve something. คิดออก emphasizes mentally figuring out the answer or solution after thinking.

2 think of synonyms

• นึกออก

  นึกออก can also mean that something comes to mind, often as a memory or sudden thought. คิดออก more strongly suggests arriving at an idea or answer through thinking.

3 remember synonyms

• จำได้

  cam dây remember

  จำได้ often means to remember or have something in memory. คิดออก suggests retrieving something from memory after trying to recall it.