that one
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- 1 that one、that thing、that
Refers to a particular thing that is not near the speaker or has already been mentioned, much like “that one” or “that.”
that one、that thing、that
Points to a particular item among possible choices or refers back to something already mentioned.
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เอาอันนั้น aw an nán I'll take that one. เอาอันนั้น details
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อันนั้นราคาเท่าไหร่ an nán raakhaa thâw rày How much is that one? อันนั้นราคาเท่าไหร่ details
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ไม่ใช่อันนี้ อันนั้น mây chây an níi an nán Not this one—that one. ไม่ใช่อันนี้ อันนั้น details
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อันนั้นฉันไม่รู้ an nán chǎn mây rúu I don't know about that. อันนั้นฉันไม่รู้ details
Learning notes
Explanation
อันนั้น consists of อัน and นั้น. อัน treats an unspecified object as an individual item, while นั้น indicates something away from the speaker or already known in the conversation. Together, they usually mean “that one” or “that thing.” It is useful when the object's name or usual classifier is unknown. It can also refer back to a statement, suggestion, problem, or other previously mentioned matter. It is common and neutral in everyday conversation.
Usage
Common when choosing a product in a store, pointing to an option on a menu or in a picture, or comparing several choices. It also naturally refers to something held by another person or located away from the speaker. In conversation, it can refer back to a matter that has already been discussed.
Caution
It primarily replaces a noun. When the noun is stated, Thai normally uses its appropriate classifier, as in หนังสือเล่มนั้น “that book” and รถคันนั้น “that car.” Avoid using อันนั้น for a person, since it can sound as though the person is an object. Use คนนั้น for “that person.”
Differences from similar words
1 that one synonyms
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นั่น directly points to something as “that” and can also indicate a place. อันนั้น more clearly identifies “that one” among items or choices.
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อันโน้น means “that one over there” and emphasizes greater distance. อันนั้น is the more general choice for an item away from the speaker or already identified.