กล่องดินสอ
pencil case
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- 1 pencil case、pencil box
This is the everyday Thai word for a case used to carry pencils, pens, erasers, and other writing supplies.
pencil case、pencil box
A portable container for keeping pencils, pens, and other writing supplies together.
Learning notes
Explanation
The word is formed from กล่อง, meaning “box” or “container,” and ดินสอ, meaning “pencil.” Despite the literal combination, it is not limited to containers that hold only pencils; it can also hold pens, erasers, rulers, and similar supplies. It is a common, neutral term that can describe both rigid pencil boxes and soft, zippered pencil cases. The classifier ใบ can be used when counting, as in กล่องดินสอหนึ่งใบ, “one pencil case.”
Usage
It is commonly used at school, at work, or while shopping for stationery. Typical situations include saying that you forgot your pencil case, putting a pen inside it, or explaining where your writing supplies are.
Caution
ดินสอ by itself means “pencil,” not “pencil case.” Also, a stationary pen holder kept on a desk is usually called ที่ใส่ปากกา rather than กล่องดินสอ.