วาเลนไทน์
Valentine
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This word mainly refers to Valentine’s Day on February 14.
Valentine
It refers to the February 14 celebration associated with romance and expressing affection.
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สุขสันต์วันวาเลนไทน์ sùksǎn wan waalenthay Happy Valentine’s Day สุขสันต์วันวาเลนไทน์ details
Learning notes
Explanation
This is a loanword from English “Valentine.” In everyday Thai, it usually refers to the February 14 holiday. The full form วันวาเลนไทน์, literally “Valentine’s Day,” is the clearest and most standard expression. In conversation and advertising, วัน may be omitted, as in วาเลนไทน์นี้, meaning “this Valentine’s Day.” In Thailand, the occasion is commonly associated with couples expressing affection through flowers, gifts, and messages. Roses are especially typical.
Usage
It is common around February 14 when discussing dates, flowers, gifts, romantic messages, seasonal promotions, and social media posts. As a personal name, it appears when introducing someone or referring to a character in a movie, novel, or game.
Caution
Use วันวาเลนไทน์ when you want to say “Valentine’s Day” unambiguously. Also, do not assume the holiday follows the Japanese custom of women primarily giving chocolate to men; in Thailand, it is more broadly associated with couples exchanging affection, flowers, and gifts.