window seat
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This refers to a seat located next to a window, such as on a plane, train, bus, or in a restaurant.
window seat
A seat beside a window, especially on public transportation or in a dining area.
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ขอที่นั่งริมหน้าต่างได้ไหมครับ khɔ̌ɔ thîi nâŋ rim nâa tàaŋ dâay mǎy khráp Could I have a window seat? ขอที่นั่งริมหน้าต่างได้ไหมครับ details
Learning notes
Explanation
The phrase is made up of ที่นั่ง “seat,” ริม “beside/along the edge of,” and หน้าต่าง “window,” so its literal image is “a seat beside the window.” It is especially common when selecting an airline seat, but it also applies to seats on trains and buses or in restaurants and cafés. The expression is neutral and appropriate in ordinary conversation. When the seating context is already clear, speakers may shorten it to ริมหน้าต่าง, meaning “the window side.” Seats are counted with the classifier ที่; for example, หนึ่งที่ means “one seat.”
Usage
It is commonly used when choosing a seat while booking or checking in for a flight, train, or bus. It is also natural when requesting seating by a window in a restaurant or café, or when asking someone to choose between the window and aisle sides.
Caution
In a restaurant, use โต๊ะริมหน้าต่าง when you specifically want a table by the window rather than an individual seat. An “aisle seat” is ที่นั่งริมทางเดิน.