วาจา
speech
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วาจา means a person’s spoken words or speech, often with a slightly formal tone. It is commonly used when judging the quality, manner, or effect of someone’s words.
speech、words、utterance、remarks
This refers to spoken words, speech, or remarks, usually in a somewhat formal way. It often highlights the manner, content, or moral quality of what someone says.
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วาจาสุภาพ waacaa sùphâap polite speech วาจาสุภาพ details
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เขาใช้วาจารุนแรง khǎw cháy waacaa run rɛɛŋ He used harsh words. เขาใช้วาจารุนแรง details
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ระวังวาจา ráwaŋ waacaa Be careful with your words. ระวังวาจา details
Learning notes
Explanation
วาจา is a somewhat formal word for spoken words or speech. It is especially natural with expressions that judge the quality or effect of speech, such as polite words, harsh words, or being careful with what one says. It also appears in moral or Buddhist contexts, as in สัมมาวาจา, “right speech.”
Usage
It is used in writing, speeches, discussions of manners, education, morality, and religion. It can appear in everyday contexts, but it sounds more suitable when talking seriously about someone’s wording, tone, or the impact of their speech.
Caution
For ordinary “what someone said,” คำพูด is often more natural. Also, ภาษา means “language” such as Thai or English, so it should not be confused with วาจา.
Differences from similar words
1 speech synonyms
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คำพูด is the everyday word for what someone says or for spoken words. วาจา sounds more formal and is often used when evaluating the tone, manners, or quality of someone’s speech.
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ถ้อยคำ focuses more on wording or chosen expressions. วาจา refers more broadly to a person’s spoken words or manner of speech.