Signification
Succeeding in a test or examination.
Contexte culturel
Thai students often visit the 'Erawan Shrine' in Bangkok to pray for passing grades. If they pass, they must return to fulfill their vow (แก้บน), often by hiring traditional dancers. The 'GAT-PAT' and 'O-NET' are national exams that determine university entrance. The stress to 'สอบผ่าน' these exams is a major theme in Thai pop culture and movies. In Thailand, passing civil service exams (สอบ ก.พ.) is highly prestigious as it guarantees a stable job for life. It is a major milestone for many families. Bangkok has entire buildings (like Wannasorn Tower) dedicated to tutoring schools (โรงเรียนกวดวิชา) where students spend weekends trying to ensure they 'สอบผ่าน'.
Add 'แล้ว' for relief
Saying 'สอบผ่านแล้ว!' (Passed already!) captures the feeling of relief after a long wait for results.
Word Order
Never say 'ผ่านสอบ'. It sounds like you are physically walking past a test paper on the floor.
Signification
Succeeding in a test or examination.
Add 'แล้ว' for relief
Saying 'สอบผ่านแล้ว!' (Passed already!) captures the feeling of relief after a long wait for results.
Word Order
Never say 'ผ่านสอบ'. It sounds like you are physically walking past a test paper on the floor.
Use with 'วิชา'
To sound more natural, add 'วิชา' (subject) before the name of the class: 'สอบผ่านวิชาเลข'.
Congratulations
When someone says 'สอบผ่าน', the standard response is 'ยินดีด้วยนะ' (Yin-dee-duay-na).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct Thai word to say 'I passed the math exam.'
ฉัน___ผ่านวิชาคณิตศาสตร์
'สอบ' is the verb for taking an exam. Combined with 'ผ่าน', it means 'to pass'.
Which of the following means 'I failed the test'?
Choose the correct phrase:
In Thai, the negation 'ไม่' must be placed between the verb 'สอบ' and the result 'ผ่าน'.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: ผลสอบเป็นยังไงบ้าง? B: ดีใจมากเลย! ฉัน________แล้ว
The context 'ดีใจมากเลย' (Very happy) indicates a positive result, which is 'สอบผ่าน'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just got your driving license. What do you say?
'ใบขับขี่' means driving license. 'สอบผ่าน' is the correct phrase for getting it.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Pass vs. Fail
Common things you 'สอบผ่าน'
School
- • วิชาเลข
- • วิชาภาษาไทย
- • วิชาอังกฤษ
Life
- • ใบขับขี่
- • สอบสัมภาษณ์
- • ตรวจร่างกาย
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesฉัน___ผ่านวิชาคณิตศาสตร์
'สอบ' is the verb for taking an exam. Combined with 'ผ่าน', it means 'to pass'.
Choose the correct phrase:
In Thai, the negation 'ไม่' must be placed between the verb 'สอบ' and the result 'ผ่าน'.
A: ผลสอบเป็นยังไงบ้าง? B: ดีใจมากเลย! ฉัน________แล้ว
The context 'ดีใจมากเลย' (Very happy) indicates a positive result, which is 'สอบผ่าน'.
You just got your driving license. What do you say?
'ใบขับขี่' means driving license. 'สอบผ่าน' is the correct phrase for getting it.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! It is the standard phrase: 'สอบผ่านใบขับขี่'.
The opposite is 'สอบตก' (sòp tòk), which literally means 'to test and fall'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, teachers, or in a job interview.
You can say 'สอบผ่านแบบเฉียดฉิว' (sòp phàan bàep chìat-chǐw).
No, Thai doesn't need a preposition. Just say 'สอบผ่าน' + [Subject].
Yes, though 'ผ่านการสัมภาษณ์' (passing the interview) is slightly more common.
'สอบได้' is often used when talking about your rank or grade (e.g., I got an A), while 'สอบผ่าน' just means you didn't fail.
Add 'จะ' (jà) before the phrase: 'ฉันจะสอบผ่าน'.
Yes, 'ผ่านฉลุย' (phàan chà-lǔy) means passing very easily.
Because 'สอบ' means to investigate or verify. A test is just an investigation of your knowledge!
Expressions liées
สอบตก
contrastTo fail an exam
สอบได้
synonymTo pass/achieve an exam
ผ่านฉลุย
specialized formTo pass easily
เตรียมสอบ
builds onTo prepare for an exam
ห้องสอบ
similarExam room
ประกาศผลสอบ
builds onTo announce exam results
