Thai · Work & Business
เงิน
ngoen
Money; silver
Beginnernoun
Definition
Coins and banknotes; the word also means silver.
Example
ฉันเก็บเงินไปเที่ยว
I am saving money for a trip.
Etymology
The word 'เงิน' (ngoen) has Proto-Tai origins, meaning 'silver' or 'money', indicative of trade and economic practices in ancient Thai civilizations.
How & Where It’s Used
'เงิน' (ngoen) is widely used in both spoken and written forms in various contexts, from financial transactions to discussions about wealth.