ปะทะ
clash
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- 1 clash、fight、oppose、come into conflict
- 2 crash into、collide with、hit forcefully
This word describes a forceful collision or clash, either physically or between people, groups, or opposing views. It sounds stronger than simply touching or bumping into something.
clash、fight、oppose、come into conflict
Used when people, groups, forces, or ideas clash with each other. It is common in news about protests, military incidents, politics, and strong disagreement.
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ตำรวจปะทะผู้ชุมนุม tamrùat pàthá phûu chumnum The police clashed with protesters. ตำรวจปะทะผู้ชุมนุม details
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ทหารปะทะกับกลุ่มติดอาวุธ thahǎan pàthá kàp klùm tìt aawút Soldiers clashed with an armed group. ทหารปะทะกับกลุ่มติดอาวุธ details
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ความคิดเห็นของทั้งสองฝ่ายปะทะกัน khwaam khít hěn khɔ̌ɔŋ tháŋ sɔ̌ɔŋ fàay pàthá kan The two sides' opinions clashed. ความคิดเห็นของทั้งสองฝ่ายปะทะกัน details
crash into、collide with、hit forcefully
Used when vehicles, objects, wind, waves, or similar things hit something with force. It often suggests an accident, impact, or strong contact.
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รถสองคันปะทะกัน rót sɔ̌ɔŋ khan pàthá kan Two cars collided. รถสองคันปะทะกัน details
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จักรยานปะทะกับเสาไฟฟ้า càkkrày aan pàthá kàp sǎw fay fáa The bicycle crashed into a utility pole. จักรยานปะทะกับเสาไฟฟ้า details
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คลื่นปะทะฝั่ง khlʉ̂ʉn pàthá fàŋ The waves crash against the shore. คลื่นปะทะฝั่ง details
Learning notes
Explanation
The core idea of ปะทะ is a forceful clash. It can describe a physical collision, a clash between police and protesters, military fighting, or a strong conflict between opinions or interests. Common patterns include A ปะทะ B, A ปะทะกับ B, and A กับ B ปะทะกัน. With กัน, the meaning of “clashing with each other” becomes explicit. The nominal form การปะทะ, meaning “a clash” or “a collision,” is common in news reports.
Usage
It is used in contexts involving clear impact or confrontation, such as accidents, natural forces like waves or wind, sports, politics, protests, and military news. It can appear in everyday speech, but it often sounds somewhat strong or news-like.
Caution
For a light bump or accidental touch, ปะทะ can sound too strong. Words such as ชน, โดน, or กระทบ are usually more natural in those lighter situations.