ทราบ
know (a fact or information) [polite]
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- 1 know (a fact or information) [polite]、learn (of something) [polite]、acknowledge (information or instructions)
A polite, relatively formal verb used for knowing or learning facts and information.
know (a fact or information) [polite]、learn (of something) [polite]、acknowledge (information or instructions)
Politely expresses knowing or becoming aware of a fact, message, or situation. It can also acknowledge that information or instructions have been received.
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ทราบแล้วครับ sâap lɛ́ɛw khráp Understood. ทราบแล้วครับ details
Learning notes
Explanation
ทราบ is a polite verb for knowing facts, information, or circumstances. It sounds more formal and respectful than รู้ and is common at work, in customer service, in official announcements, and when speaking respectfully. ทราบว่า followed by a clause means “know that….” ไม่ทราบว่า can politely introduce a question, much like “Could you tell me…?” ทราบแล้วครับ/ค่ะ is also used to acknowledge a message or instruction: “Understood.” The verb can describe either already knowing something or becoming aware of it. Contextual words such as แล้ว (“already”) and เพิ่ง (“just”) clarify the intended reading.
Usage
It is commonly used to ask for information politely, acknowledge workplace messages or instructions, and communicate in customer-service or official settings. In relaxed conversation among friends, รู้ is usually more natural.
Caution
ทราบ is mainly used with facts and information. Use รู้จัก for being acquainted with a person. To say that someone knows how to do something or has a learned ability, รู้ or เป็น is usually more appropriate.
Differences from similar words
1 know (a fact or information) [polite] synonyms
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รู้ is the ordinary, broadly used verb for knowing and is natural in everyday conversation. ทราบ is more polite and formal and is used mainly for facts or information.
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เข้าใจ emphasizes understanding the meaning or reason behind something. ทราบ emphasizes being aware of information or a fact and does not necessarily imply deeper understanding.