Thai · Body & Health
ya
Medicine
Something you take to treat an illness.
กินยาหลังอาหารนะ
Take the medicine after meals.
The word 'ยา' (ya) derives from the Sanskrit 'औषधि' (auṣadha), referring to medicine and healing substances, reflecting Indian influences in Thai language.
'ยา' (ya) is used in both spoken and written contexts, primarily in formal situations such as prescriptions or medical discussions.