New Year
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It refers to the beginning of a new year and the holiday period associated with it.
New Year
It means the start of a new year or the festive period surrounding it.
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สวัสดีปีใหม่ sawàtdii pii mày Happy New Year สวัสดีปีใหม่ details
Learning notes
Explanation
ปีใหม่ is formed from ปี (“year”) and ใหม่ (“new”), literally meaning “new year.” It can refer both to the beginning of the year and to the broader holiday season around New Year. It can also follow another noun to describe something associated with the holiday, as in ของขวัญปีใหม่ (“New Year gift”). สวัสดีปีใหม่ is the standard New Year greeting.
Usage
It is commonly used in New Year greetings and when discussing holiday plans, travel, family visits, countdown celebrations, gifts, or resolutions.
Caution
By itself, ปีใหม่ usually refers to the January New Year. Use วันปีใหม่ specifically for New Year's Day, สงกรานต์ or ปีใหม่ไทย for the traditional Thai New Year, and ตรุษจีน for Chinese New Year.