Thai · Common Verbs

มี

mi

To have

Beginnerverb

Definition

To own or possess something; also expresses there is.

Example

ฉันมีตั๋วคอนเสิร์ตสองใบ

I have two concert tickets.

Etymology

The term 'มี' (mi), meaning 'to have,' comes from Old Thai roots and represents possession or existence. It is one of the most frequently used verbs in the Thai language.

How & Where It’s Used

This common verb is used in both written and spoken forms in various registers, from informal conversation to formal writing, recognized throughout all regions of Thailand.

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