ตุลา
October [short form of ตุลาคม]
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A common shortened form of ตุลาคม, meaning “October.”
October [short form of ตุลาคม]
The everyday shortened form of ตุลาคม, used for October in conversation, social media, and informal date references.
Learning notes
Explanation
ตุลา is formed by shortening the full month name ตุลาคม. It commonly appears in expressions such as เดือนตุลา (October), ต้นเดือนตุลา (early October), กลางเดือนตุลา (mid-October), and ปลายเดือนตุลา (late October). Some references connect this word with justice, balance, or Libra, but those are not common standalone meanings in everyday modern Thai. For learners, its practical meaning is the shortened form of “October.” ตุลา can also be a personal name or nickname, in which case it should be understood as “Tula,” not as the month.
Usage
It is commonly used when discussing schedules, travel, birthdays, or seasons, and it also appears in social media, headlines, and names of historical events based on dates.
Caution
In official or formal writing, use the full form ตุลาคม. Libra is normally ราศีตุล, and a weighing scale is ตาชั่ง; using ตุลา alone for either may sound unclear or unnatural.
Differences from similar words
1 October [short form of ตุลาคม] synonyms
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ตุลาคม is the full, standard name for October. ตุลา is its shorter, more conversational form.