ยุง
mosquito
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ยุง is the everyday word for a mosquito, a small flying insect known for biting and sucking blood.
mosquito
This is the standard word for a mosquito, used in both everyday conversation and writing.
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ยุงลายเป็นพาหะนำโรคไข้เลือดออก yuŋlaay pen phaahà nam rôok khâylʉ̂atɔ̀ɔk Aedes mosquitoes transmit dengue fever. ยุงลายเป็นพาหะนำโรคไข้เลือดออก details
Learning notes
Explanation
ยุง is a general term for mosquitoes, without specifying a species. The word itself does not distinguish singular from plural. Use the classifier ตัว when counting: ยุงสองตัว means “two mosquitoes.” ยุงกัด means “a mosquito bites,” and โดนยุงกัด means “to get bitten by a mosquito.” These are common expressions in everyday conversation.
Usage
Use it when talking about mosquitoes around you, mosquito bites, or buying repellent while traveling. It also comes up in advice about preventing mosquito-borne illnesses such as dengue.
Caution
ยุง refers specifically to mosquitoes. For insects in general, use แมลง.