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.