drive a car
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This is the common, neutral expression for driving a car. With a destination, it can also mean going somewhere by driving.
drive a car
To control and operate a car, especially while traveling somewhere.
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คุณขับรถเป็นไหม khun khàp rót pen mǎy Do you know how to drive? คุณขับรถเป็นไหม details
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ตอนนี้กำลังขับรถอยู่ tɔɔn níi kamlaŋ khàp rót yùu I'm driving right now. ตอนนี้กำลังขับรถอยู่ details
Learning notes
Explanation
ขับรถ combines ขับ, “to drive or operate,” with รถ, “car or vehicle.” When used without further detail, it normally refers to driving a car. The pattern ขับรถไป + destination means “drive to” a place. ขับรถเป็น says that someone has learned how to drive. ขับรถได้ can refer either to ability or to being able or available to drive in a particular situation.
Usage
It is commonly used when discussing commuting, trips, or giving someone a ride; asking whether someone can drive; saying that someone is currently driving; and giving road-safety reminders.
Caution
ขับรถ implies that the person is driving. Use นั่งรถไป when someone is traveling as a passenger in a car. For riding or operating a motorcycle, ขี่มอเตอร์ไซค์ is normally used instead.