Signification
Engaging in gaming activities.
Contexte culturel
Internet cafes (Ran Net) were the social centers for Thai youth in the 2000s, leading to a unique slang vocabulary. E-sports is officially recognized as a professional sport in Thailand, changing the perception of 'playing games' from a hobby to a career. Thailand has one of the highest mobile game penetration rates in Southeast Asia, with games like ROV being a national phenomenon. There is a strong cultural stereotype of 'Dek Tid Gem' (game-addicted kids) which parents often worry about.
Use 'อยู่' for continuous
Add 'อยู่' (yu) at the end to say you are currently playing: 'เล่นเกมอยู่'.
Tone matters
Make sure 'เล่น' is a falling tone, or it might sound like other words.
Signification
Engaging in gaming activities.
Use 'อยู่' for continuous
Add 'อยู่' (yu) at the end to say you are currently playing: 'เล่นเกมอยู่'.
Tone matters
Make sure 'เล่น' is a falling tone, or it might sound like other words.
Slang 'Tee Pom'
Use 'ตีป้อม' with friends to sound like a native gamer.
Gaming is social
In Thailand, gaming is rarely solitary. Expect to be asked for your ID to play together!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'play'.
น้องชายชอบ___เกมมาก
'เล่น' (len) is the verb used for playing games.
Which sentence means 'I am playing a mobile game'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'มือถือ' means mobile phone, so 'เล่นเกมมือถือ' is playing a mobile game.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ว่างๆ คุณทำอะไร? B: ผมชอบ________ครับ
Playing games is a common hobby answer for 'What do you do in your free time?'.
Match the phrase to the situation: 'อย่ามาเล่นเกมกับฉันนะ'
When would you say this?
This is the figurative use meaning 'Don't play mind games with me'.
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Aides visuelles
Literal vs Figurative
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesน้องชายชอบ___เกมมาก
'เล่น' (len) is the verb used for playing games.
Choose the correct sentence:
'มือถือ' means mobile phone, so 'เล่นเกมมือถือ' is playing a mobile game.
A: ว่างๆ คุณทำอะไร? B: ผมชอบ________ครับ
Playing games is a common hobby answer for 'What do you do in your free time?'.
When would you say this?
This is the figurative use meaning 'Don't play mind games with me'.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it applies to both video games and board games.
Both are used, but 'เกม' is the official spelling. 'เกมส์' is common in informal writing.
You can say 'ผมเป็นคนชอบเล่นเกม' or 'ผมเป็นเกมเมอร์' (using the loanword).
It can be a bit judgmental, so use it carefully with friends.
Use 'ชนะ' (cha-na). Example: 'ชนะเกมแล้ว'.
No, for gambling use 'เล่นการพนัน' (len kan pha-nan).
Say 'เกมมือถือ' (gem mue-thue).
It's slang for 'forming a party/team to play games'.
Only figuratively to mean 'playing games' or in the gaming industry itself.
Say 'เบื่อเกมนี้แล้ว' (buea gem nee laew).
No, Thai doesn't use articles. 'เล่นเกม' covers 'play a game' or 'play games'.
Yes, 'เล่นหนัง' (len nang) is used for acting.
Expressions liées
ติดเกม
specialized formAddicted to games
นักเล่นเกม
builds onGamer
เกมออนไลน์
specialized formOnline games
เล่นกีฬา
similarPlay sports
ตีป้อม
slangPlay MOBA games
แพ้เกม
contrastTo lose a game
