เรียบร้อย
completely and properly
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- 1 completely and properly、successfully finished
- 2 neat and tidy、orderly、in good order
- 3 well-behaved、proper and respectable、modestly dressed
This word describes something as properly completed, settled, orderly, or well-behaved, with nothing important left unfinished or out of place.
completely and properly、successfully finished
Placed after an action, it indicates that the action has been fully and properly completed.
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ส่งเอกสารเรียบร้อยแล้ว sòŋ èekkasǎan rîap rɔ́ɔy lɛ́ɛw The documents have already been submitted. ส่งเอกสารเรียบร้อยแล้ว details
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กินข้าวเรียบร้อยแล้วครับ kin khâaw rîap rɔ́ɔy lɛ́ɛw khráp I've already eaten. กินข้าวเรียบร้อยแล้วครับ details
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จัดการเรียบร้อยแล้ว càt kaan rîap rɔ́ɔy lɛ́ɛw It's already been taken care of. จัดการเรียบร้อยแล้ว details
neat and tidy、orderly、in good order
Describes objects, places, preparations, or situations as orderly, properly arranged, and in good condition.
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เก็บของให้เรียบร้อย kèp khɔ̌ɔŋ hây rîap rɔ́ɔy Put everything away properly. เก็บของให้เรียบร้อย details
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ห้องนี้สะอาดเรียบร้อย hɔ̂ŋ níi sà àat rîap rɔ́ɔy This room is clean and tidy. ห้องนี้สะอาดเรียบร้อย details
well-behaved、proper and respectable、modestly dressed
Describes a person's behavior, speech, or clothing as proper, restrained, and socially appropriate.
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เด็กคนนี้เรียบร้อยมาก dèk khon níi rîap rɔ́ɔy mâak This child is very well-behaved. เด็กคนนี้เรียบร้อยมาก details
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เขาเป็นคนเรียบร้อย khǎw pen khon rîap rɔ́ɔy He/She is a proper, well-mannered person. เขาเป็นคนเรียบร้อย details
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แต่งตัวเรียบร้อย tɛ̀ŋtua rîap rɔ́ɔy Dress neatly and modestly. แต่งตัวเรียบร้อย details
Learning notes
Explanation
The central idea is that nothing is unfinished, disordered, or improperly handled: everything is in the state it should be. The pattern “verb + เรียบร้อยแล้ว” is extremely common. It means that an action has already been completed properly, often with the reassuring implication that no further action is needed. With objects or places, it means tidy or orderly; with a situation, it means settled or in good order; with a person, it means well-behaved; and with clothing, it often means neat, proper, and modest. It is neutral in register and common in both everyday and workplace communication.
Usage
It is commonly used to report that documents, reservations, preparations, meals, homework, or other tasks have been completed. It also appears when discussing tidiness, checking whether a situation is under control, or describing someone's behavior or appropriate dress. “ทุกอย่างเรียบร้อยไหม” is a useful way to ask whether everything is in order.
Caution
When applied to a person, especially a woman, เรียบร้อย may reflect traditional expectations of modest or restrained behavior. It can also follow an undesirable event to suggest, sometimes ironically, that the outcome is now complete and unavoidable.
Differences from similar words
1 completely and properly synonyms
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เสร็จ focuses on an action reaching its end. เรียบร้อย additionally suggests that it was handled properly and nothing important remains unresolved.
2 neat and tidy synonyms
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สะอาด means clean or free from dirt. เรียบร้อย focuses on being tidy, orderly, or properly arranged rather than on cleanliness itself.
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เป็นระเบียบ specifically emphasizes systematic organization or orderly arrangement. เรียบร้อย is broader and can also mean that a situation is properly settled and free of problems.
3 well-behaved synonyms
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สุภาพ emphasizes politeness and courtesy in speech or behavior. เรียบร้อย can also suggest quiet behavior, modest dress, and a generally proper manner.