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แลกเงิน

Components

แลก
เงิน

Pronunciation

lɛ̂ɛk ŋən

แลกเงิน

lɛ̂ɛk ŋən

exchange currency

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  1. 1 exchange currency
  2. 2 change a bill

This means exchanging money for another currency or for different denominations.

1

exchange currency

Verb⭐️4 Often used

This means converting money from one currency into another.

2

change a bill

Verb⭐️3 Common

This means changing money into different denominations of the same currency.

Learning notes

Explanation

แลกเงิน combines แลก (“exchange”) with เงิน (“money”). Its basic image is replacing money with money in another currency or denomination. The pattern แลก A เป็น B means “exchange A for B.” For example, แลกเงินเยนเป็นเงินบาท means “exchange Japanese yen for Thai baht.” It is a neutral, everyday expression used at banks, airports, exchange counters, hotels, and shops.

Usage

It is commonly used when exchanging currency for international travel, asking where to exchange money at a bank or airport, or requesting smaller bills or coins in place of a large bill.

Caution

Without further context, แลกเงิน may mean either exchanging currencies or changing denominations. To make the intended meaning clear, use แลก A เป็น B and name the currencies or denominations. Do not use แลกเงิน for paying for a purchase; that is จ่ายเงิน. Withdrawing money from an account is ถอนเงิน.

Differences from similar words

1 exchange currency synonyms

  • แลกเปลี่ยนเงินตรา is a more formal expression specifically referring to currency exchange. แลกเงิน is shorter and more common in everyday situations such as travel.

2 change a bill synonyms

  • แตกแบงก์ is a colloquial expression for breaking a bill, especially a large one. แลกเงิน is more neutral and can refer either to changing denominations or exchanging currencies.

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