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อากาศ — meaning in English: weather
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โอกาส
okaat
สะดวกสบาย
s̄ādūaks̄bāy
เศร้า
sao
อากาศ
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ซับซ้อน
sáp sɔ́ɔn
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neutral
very common
Usage
Native speakers use the word อากาศ when discussing daily weather conditions, such as during casual conversations with friends or family. For example, a Thai person might say, 'อากาศวันนี้ดีมาก' (The weather today is very nice) when planning an outing. It's also common in weather forecasts on television or radio.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is สภาพอากาศ (sà-phâap àa-kàat), which translates to 'atmospheric conditions.' While อากาศ refers broadly to 'weather' in everyday conversation, สภาพอากาศ is slightly more formal and is often used in meteorological contexts.
Culture
The word อากาศ originates from the Sanskrit term 'आकाश' (ākāśa), which means 'sky' or 'space.' This connection highlights the importance of nature and the environment in Thai culture, where conversations about the weather often reflect the rhythm of life in a tropical climate, influencing everything from agriculture to festivals.
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