พลิก
turn over
A native Thai recording for this word is on the way. Please check back soon.
- 1 turn over、flip over、turn (a page)、roll over
- 2 twist (a joint)、sprain
- 3 reverse、turn around、overturn、transform
This verb centers on flipping or turning something over, such as an object, page, or body, and also extends to reversing or dramatically changing a situation.
turn over、flip over、turn (a page)、roll over
Used when turning something over, changing its facing side or direction, or flipping through pages.
-
พลิกกระดาษ phlík kradàat turn the paper over พลิกกระดาษ details
-
พลิกหน้าหนังสือ phlík nâa nǎŋsʉ̌ʉ turn a page of a book พลิกหน้าหนังสือ details
Show more (1)
-
เขาพลิกตัวไปมา khǎw phlík tua pay maa He rolled from side to side. เขาพลิกตัวไปมา details
twist (a joint)、sprain
Used when a joint twists the wrong way, especially in expressions about sprains or minor injuries.
-
ข้อเท้าพลิก khɔ̂ɔ tháaw phlík I sprained my ankle. ข้อเท้าพลิก details
reverse、turn around、overturn、transform
Used figuratively for reversing or dramatically changing the course of a game, situation, expectation, or life.
-
พลิกวิกฤตให้เป็นโอกาส phlík wíkrìt hây pen ookàat turn a crisis into an opportunity พลิกวิกฤตให้เป็นโอกาส details
Learning notes
Explanation
The core idea of พลิก is turning a side, direction, or state over to the other side. It works for everyday actions like flipping paper or food, turning pages, and rolling over in bed. Figuratively, it can mean reversing a game, changing a situation dramatically, or overturning expectations. It is also important in injury expressions such as ข้อเท้าพลิก, meaning to sprain one’s ankle.
Usage
It is common in daily situations such as flipping food while cooking, turning pages, or rolling over in bed. In news, sports, and business contexts, it often describes a comeback, reversal, transformation, or unexpected turn of events.
Caution
For ordinary “change,” เปลี่ยน is often more natural. Use พลิก when there is a sense of flipping, reversing, or turning the direction of something.
Differences from similar words
1 turn over synonyms
2 twist (a joint) synonyms
3 reverse synonyms
-
กลับตาลปัตร means something is completely turned upside down or reversed. พลิก is broader and can be used for both physical flipping and figurative turnarounds.
-
เปลี่ยน is the general verb for changing something. พลิก suggests a stronger reversal or dramatic turnaround, common in news and sports.