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สงกรานต์

songkran

Songkran

Beginnernoun

Definition

The Thai New Year water festival in April, famous worldwide.

Example

สงกรานต์คือปีใหม่ไทย

Songkran is the Thai New Year.

Etymology

The term 'สงกรานต์' (songkran) originates from the Sanskrit 'सङ्क्रान्ति' (saṅkrānti), meaning 'astrological transition.' It refers to the traditional New Year festival in Thailand, celebrated to mark the end of the dry season.

How & Where It’s Used

Primarily used in cultural and formal contexts, 'สงกรานต์' is associated with the celebration of the Thai New Year and widely recognized across all regions of Thailand.

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