The word กระเป๋า (krapǎw) and ถุง (thǔŋ) both mean bag in Thai. However, each of them refers to a different type of bag. Here you will see what are those types of bags.
กระเป๋า (krapǎw)
กระเป๋า (krapǎw) refers to the following types of bags. It is very common to only say the word กระเป๋า (krapǎw) to refer to any of the following types of bag in Thai.
- กระเป๋าสตางค์ (krapǎw sataaŋ) = wallet / purse
- กระเป๋าตังค์ (krapǎw taŋ) = casual way to say wallet / purse
- กระเป๋าเป้ (krapǎw pêe) = backpack
- กระเป๋าเดินทาง (krapǎw dəən-thaaŋ) = luggage
- กระเป๋าสะพายข้าง (krapǎw saphaay khâaŋ) = shoulder bag
- กระเป๋าเสื้อ (krapǎw sɨ̂a) = shirt pocket
- กระเป๋ากางเกง (krapǎw kaaŋ-keeŋ) = trouser pocket
- กระเป๋าผ้า (krapǎw phâa) = cloth bag
- กระเป๋าหนัง (krapǎw nǎŋ) = leather bag
Sentences with the word กระเป๋า (krapǎw)
– phǒm tham krapǎw-sataaŋ hǎay.
– I lost my wallet.
– chán yàak sɨ́ɨ krapǎw bay mày
– I want to buy a new bag.
– phǒm mii krapǎw dəən thaaŋ 2 bay
– I have 2 luggages.
ถุง (thǔŋ)
ถุง (thǔŋ) refers to a shopping bag. It can be made from paper, plastic, or cloth. This word also means the bag that contains a good or product in it. It is common to say the word ถุง (thǔŋ) without mentioning its material.
- ถุงกระดาษ (thǔŋ kradàat) = paper bag
- ถุงพลาสติก (thǔŋ phláatsatìk) = plastic bag
- ถุงผ้า (thǔŋ phâa) = cloth bag
Sentences with the word ถุง (thǔŋ)
– mây ʔaw thǔŋ khâ / khráp
– I don’t want a bag.
– mii thǔŋ máy khá / khráp
– Do you have a bag?
– ʔaw Tom Yam Kung sày thǔŋ khâ / khráp
– I want Tom Yam Kung put in a bag, please. (May I have Tom Yam Kung for taking home please?)