periodic market
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- 1 periodic market、market fair
This refers to a non-permanent market where vendors gather on scheduled days or at particular times to sell food, clothing, household goods, and other items.
periodic market、market fair
A market held on scheduled days or at particular times, with multiple vendors gathering in one place.
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แถวนี้มีตลาดนัดไหม thɛ̌w níi mii talàat nát mǎy Is there a periodic market around here? แถวนี้มีตลาดนัดไหม details
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ตลาดนัดเปิดทุกวันเสาร์ talàat nát pə̀ət thúk wan sǎw The market is open every Saturday. ตลาดนัดเปิดทุกวันเสาร์ details
Learning notes
Explanation
ตลาด means “market,” while นัด conveys the idea of an arranged or scheduled time. Together, they suggest a market held at appointed times. It typically consists of stalls and vendors selling items such as fresh food, prepared dishes, clothing, and household goods. It is not limited to weekend markets; it can also be held on weekday mornings, evenings, or other scheduled occasions. When counting these markets as places, แห่ง is a common classifier: ตลาดนัดสองแห่ง means “two periodic markets.”
Usage
It is commonly used when asking or talking about a local market’s location, schedule, opening hours, or merchandise. Travelers also use it when looking for local or weekend markets. It can appear in event names for gatherings centered on particular goods or opportunities, such as ตลาดนัดแรงงาน, “job fair.”
Caution
It is broader than “flea market” and does not imply that the merchandise is secondhand. Vendors may sell new goods, fresh food, and prepared dishes as well. The word is not normally used for a large permanent shopping mall.
Differences from similar words
1 periodic market synonyms
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ตลาด is the general word for a market and can refer to a permanent one. ตลาดนัด more specifically suggests a market that vendors gather to hold on scheduled days or at particular times.