สากล
international
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- 1 international、universal、globally accepted
สากล describes something that works beyond one country or culture, often because it is international, universal, or based on a widely accepted standard.
international、universal、globally accepted
This sense means international or universal: accepted, used, or understood across countries and cultures.
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มาตรฐานสากล mâattrathǎan sǎakon international standards มาตรฐานสากล details
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ภาษาสากล phaasǎa sǎakon an international language ภาษาสากล details
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มวยสากล muay sǎakon boxing มวยสากล details
Learning notes
Explanation
สากล is placed after the noun it modifies, as in มาตรฐานสากล “international standard” and ภาษาสากล “international language.” It sounds somewhat formal but is common in news, education, business, and official contexts. It does not simply mean “foreign”; it suggests something that is accepted, usable, or standardized beyond one country.
Usage
It is commonly used when talking about standards, languages, rights, laws, sports, music, education, and business in contexts that go beyond one country or culture.
Caution
For simply saying “foreign,” ต่างประเทศ is usually more natural. In expressions like ดนตรีสากล and มวยสากล, it is better to learn the fixed meaning rather than translate สากล word by word.
Differences from similar words
1 international synonyms
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นานาชาติ emphasizes involvement of many countries, as in conferences, schools, or organizations. สากล focuses more on being globally accepted or based on a shared international standard.