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A general noun for a question asked to obtain information, an explanation, or an opinion, including a question on a test or questionnaire.
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A request for an answer, whether asked in conversation or presented as an item on a test, form, or questionnaire.
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มีคำถามไหม mii kham thǎam mǎy Do you have any questions? มีคำถามไหม details
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ฉันมีคำถามหนึ่งข้อ chǎn mii kham thǎam nʉ̀ŋ khɔ̂ɔ I have one question. ฉันมีคำถามหนึ่งข้อ details
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กรุณาตอบคำถามทุกข้อ karunaa tɔ̀ɔp kham thǎam thúk khɔ̂ɔ Please answer every question. กรุณาตอบคำถามทุกข้อ details
Learning notes
Explanation
คำถาม is formed from คำ (“word” or “expression”) and ถาม (“to ask”). It can therefore be understood as the words or content used to ask something. It is a neutral, widely used noun suitable for everyday conversations, classes, meetings, interviews, tests, and questionnaires. Common combinations include มีคำถาม (“have a question”), ตอบคำถาม (“answer a question”), and ตั้งคำถาม (“raise or formulate a question”). Questions are normally counted with the classifier ข้อ: คำถามหนึ่งข้อ means “one question,” and คำถามสามข้อ means “three questions.”
Usage
It is commonly used when asking for information or inviting questions after a class or presentation. It also refers to individual questions on tests and questionnaires, as well as prepared interview questions.
Caution
คำถาม is the noun “question.” The act of asking is normally expressed with the verb ถาม. For a problem or task to solve, especially in mathematics, โจทย์ may be more appropriate; for a difficulty requiring a solution, use ปัญหา. Do not confuse คำถาม (“question”) with คำตอบ (“answer”).
Differences from similar words
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ปัญหา is a problem or difficulty that needs to be resolved. คำถาม is a question seeking information or an answer and does not necessarily imply a difficulty.
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โจทย์ is a problem or task to be solved, especially in a test or mathematics. คำถาม more broadly refers to a question that asks for an answer.