Thai Word of the Day
อยู่
YOO • verb (also used as an aspect marker/auxiliary) — 12th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to be (at a place); to stay; used as a marker for continuous/progressive actions
Examples
- ฉันอยู่บ้าน
(I am at home.) - คุณอยู่ที่ไหน?
(Where are you?) - เขากำลังอ่านหนังสืออยู่
(He is reading a book (right now).)
Synonyms
- อาศัย
- พัก
อยู่ is used to say where someone or something is (location) and to indicate ongoing actions when placed after a verb (e.g., กำลัง...อยู่). It is more natural than มี for location. Combine with polite particles (ครับ/ค่ะ) in conversation.
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