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Thai

ออนไลน์

Pronunciation

ɔɔnlay

ออนไลน์

ɔɔnlay

online

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  1. 1 online、internet-based、through the internet
  2. 2 online、connected online、on the internet

This loanword means being connected to the internet or doing something through the internet. It is widely used for classes, meetings, shopping, services, accounts, and systems.

1

online、internet-based、through the internet

Adjective⭐️4 Often used Loanword

Placed after a noun, it describes something as internet-based or provided online.

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2

online、connected online、on the internet

Adverb⭐️4 Often used Loanword

Placed after a verb or state expression, it means doing something online or being connected and available online.

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Learning notes

Explanation

ออนไลน์ comes from English “online” and is very common in modern Thai. Its core idea is either being connected to the internet or doing something through the internet. In Thai, it usually follows the word it modifies, as in คอร์สออนไลน์ “online course” or เรียนออนไลน์ “study online.”

Usage

It is used across internet-related contexts such as online classes, remote meetings, online shopping, apps and public services, social media, chat, games, and the connection status of accounts or systems.

Caution

Do not put ออนไลน์ before the word as in ออนไลน์เรียน. The natural order is after the action or noun, such as เรียนออนไลน์ or คอร์สออนไลน์. It is also not normally used for “powered on” or “open for business” unless an internet connection or online service is involved.

Differences from similar words

1 online synonyms

  • ทางอินเทอร์เน็ต means “through the internet” and sounds more explanatory. ออนไลน์ is shorter and more natural in everyday use, especially after nouns to mean “online ___.”

2 online synonyms

  • ผ่านอินเทอร์เน็ต explicitly means “through the internet.” ออนไลน์ is the more common everyday word after verbs, as in เรียนออนไลน์ “study online” or ซื้อของออนไลน์ “shop online.”

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