วันอังคาร
Tuesday
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This is the standard Thai word for Tuesday, the day after Monday and before Wednesday.
Tuesday
The standard name for Tuesday, used in both everyday speech and writing.
Learning notes
Explanation
วันอังคาร is the standard Thai name for Tuesday and is common in both conversation and writing. วัน means “day” or “day of the week,” while อังคาร identifies the particular weekday. On its own, อังคาร can also mean “Mars,” so วันอังคาร is the clearest form when referring to Tuesday. Common patterns include ทุกวันอังคาร (“every Tuesday”), วันอังคารนี้ (“this or the coming Tuesday”), วันอังคารหน้า (“next Tuesday”), and วันอังคารที่แล้ว (“last Tuesday”). When stating when something happens, Thai commonly places the weekday directly after the relevant phrase, as in เจอกันวันอังคาร (“See you on Tuesday”), without a separate equivalent of English “on.”
Usage
Used whenever Tuesday is specified, including appointments, classes, meetings, business hours, and medical visits. It can also answer วันนี้วันอะไร (“What day is it today?”).
Caution
วันอังคารนี้ and วันอังคารหน้า can be interpreted differently depending on the timing and context. For important plans, add the date, as in วันอังคารที่ 18 (“Tuesday the 18th”).