washing machine
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- 1 washing machine、washer
This is the standard everyday term for a machine that automatically washes clothes.
washing machine、washer
A household appliance used to wash clothes with water and detergent.
Learning notes
Explanation
The word is formed from เครื่อง (“machine” or “appliance”) and ซักผ้า (“to do the laundry”), so its structure literally means “a machine for washing clothes.” It is the standard term used in conversation, advertising, product descriptions, and instruction manuals. The classifier for machines and appliances is เครื่อง. For example, “two washing machines” is เครื่องซักผ้าสองเครื่อง. Common combinations include ใช้เครื่องซักผ้า (“use a washing machine”), เครื่องซักผ้าเสีย (“the washing machine is broken”), and ซ่อมเครื่องซักผ้า (“repair a washing machine”).
Usage
It is commonly used at home, in laundromats and appliance stores, and when discussing hotel or rental-property facilities. Use it when asking about the availability, purchase, operation, or repair of a washing machine. For example, มีเครื่องซักผ้าไหม means “Is there a washing machine?”
Caution
ซักผ้า refers to the action of doing laundry, while เครื่องซักผ้า refers to the machine itself. เครื่องอบผ้า means “clothes dryer,” which is a different appliance.