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ยา

ya

Medicine

Beginnernoun

Definition

Something you take to treat an illness.

Example

กินยาหลังอาหารนะ

Take the medicine after meals.

Etymology

The word 'ยา' (ya) derives from the Sanskrit 'औषधि' (auṣadha), referring to medicine and healing substances, reflecting Indian influences in Thai language.

How & Where It’s Used

'ยา' (ya) is used in both spoken and written contexts, primarily in formal situations such as prescriptions or medical discussions.

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