ไฟแช็ก
lighter
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It refers to a small portable device used to produce a flame, especially for lighting cigarettes, candles, or similar items.
lighter
A small handheld device that creates a flame for lighting cigarettes, candles, and other items.
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ขอยืมไฟแช็กหน่อย khɔ̌ɔ yʉʉm fay chɛ́k nɔ̀ɔy Can I borrow your lighter? ขอยืมไฟแช็กหน่อย details
Learning notes
Explanation
ไฟแช็ก is the ordinary everyday word for a lighter. It often suggests a cigarette lighter, but it can also be used for a device that lights candles, incense, and similar items. The usual classifier is อัน, as in ไฟแช็กหนึ่งอัน, “one lighter.” The verb จุด is commonly used for lighting something. จุดไฟแช็ก means “ignite a lighter,” while ใช้ไฟแช็กจุดเทียน means “use a lighter to light a candle.”
Usage
This word is commonly used when asking to borrow a lighter, buying one at a store, or lighting a cigarette, candle, or incense. It is a neutral, everyday term.
Caution
ไฟ by itself means “fire,” “light,” or “electricity,” not “lighter.” Also, do not confuse ไฟแช็ก with ไม้ขีดไฟ, which means “match.” The spelling ไฟแช็ค is also encountered.