จำ
remember
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- 1 remember、memorize、recall、recognize、retain in memory
This is a basic verb for keeping something in your mind so you can bring it back later. Depending on context, it can mean remember, be able to remember, recognize, or memorize.
remember、memorize、recall、recognize、retain in memory
Used when information, a face, a route, or a word is kept in memory or can be recalled later.
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จำชื่อได้ cam chʉ̂ʉ dâay remember the name จำชื่อได้ details
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ฉันจำไม่ได้ chǎn cam mây dâay I don't remember. ฉันจำไม่ได้ details
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จำคำนี้ไว้นะ cam kham níi wáy ná Remember this word. จำคำนี้ไว้นะ details
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เขาจำทางได้ khǎw cam thaaŋ dâay He remembers the way. เขาจำทางได้ details
Learning notes
Explanation
จำ can describe both the act of learning something into memory and the state of being able to remember it. Common patterns are จำ + noun + ได้, meaning “can remember” or “recognize,” จำไม่ได้, meaning “do not remember,” and จำ...ไว้, meaning “keep it in mind.” In study contexts, จำศัพท์ means “memorize vocabulary.” Some common fixed words contain จำ, such as จำเป็น “necessary,” จำใจ “do reluctantly,” and จำคุก “imprison,” but these should be learned as separate expressions rather than translated from the main meaning each time.
Usage
It is very common in everyday conversation, studying, work, directions, and situations where you remember names, faces, places, or words. For Thai learners, จำศัพท์, จำไม่ได้, and จำได้ are especially useful patterns.
Caution
Do not use จำ for every case of “come to mind.” When something occurs to you after thinking, นึกออก is often more natural.