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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.