รีบ
hurry
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รีบ means to hurry or do something quickly because there is some need, pressure, or limited time. It focuses on the act of rushing, not just being fast.
hurry、rush
Used as a verb, it means to hurry or rush because time is limited or something needs to be done soon.
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ฉันต้องรีบ chǎn tɔ̂ŋ rîip I have to hurry. ฉันต้องรีบ details
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รีบหน่อย rîip nɔ̀ɔy Hurry up a bit. รีบหน่อย details
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ไม่ต้องรีบ mây tɔ̂ŋ rîip You don't have to hurry. ไม่ต้องรีบ details
Learning notes
Explanation
รีบ is a basic everyday word used when there is limited time, a risk of being late, or a need to act soon. It can stand alone, as in ฉันรีบ, “I’m in a hurry,” and it commonly comes before another verb: รีบไป “go quickly,” รีบทำ “hurry and do it,” รีบกลับ “hurry back/home.” In requests or commands, it can sound like you are pushing someone, so polite softeners are often useful.
Usage
It is common in everyday situations involving time pressure: being late, leaving soon, finishing work quickly, going home right away, or asking someone to contact another person immediately.
Caution
Do not use รีบ for simple speed, such as a fast car or speaking fast. Use เร็ว for speed. รีบ is mainly for a person hurrying to do an action.