Thai · Common Verbs

เป็น

pen

To be

Beginnerverb

Definition

To be something or someone; used with nouns.

Example

ฉันอยากเป็นครู

I want to be a teacher.

Etymology

The word 'เป็น' (pen) derives from Old Thai and is used to denote existence or identity. It serves as a fundamental verb in the Thai language.

How & Where It’s Used

Functioning as a common verb in both formal and informal contexts, 'เป็น' is prevalent in spoken and written Thai and understood universally across all regions.

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