และ
and
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และ is a conjunction used to link words, phrases, or clauses of the same level, adding one item or idea to another. It is close to “and” in English.
and
Connects equal words, phrases, or clauses to list or add information.
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พ่อและแม่ phɔ̂ɔ lɛ́ mɛ̂ɛ father and mother พ่อและแม่ details
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ฉันชอบชาและกาแฟ chǎn chɔ̂ɔp chaa lɛ́ kaafɛɛ I like tea and coffee. ฉันชอบชาและกาแฟ details
Learning notes
Explanation
และ is a basic Thai conjunction very close to English “and.” It can connect nouns, qualities, actions, and clauses. The key point is that the connected parts should normally be grammatically parallel. It is understandable in conversation, but in casual speech, กับ or แล้วก็ may sound more natural depending on the meaning.
Usage
It is common in explanations, news, notices, documents, essays, and presentations when listing items, qualities, or actions clearly. It can also be used in everyday speech when the speaker wants to connect ideas neatly.
Caution
Do not use และ for every “with/and” idea. When someone is the companion in an action, as in “go with a friend,” กับ is usually used. Also, และ does not mean “or” or “but”; use หรือ for “or” and แต่ for “but.”
Differences from similar words
1 and synonyms
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กับ often means “with” or marks someone as the companion or counterpart in an action. และ is mainly a conjunction for listing or adding equal items or ideas.