No. 319 in Thai
ais
The Thai word "ais" (ไอซ์) is a transliteration of the English word "ice," often referring to ice or the name "Ice."
In a sentence
ไอศกรีมรสช็อคโกแลตที่ฉันชอบที่สุด
Chocolate ice cream is my favorite.
In this sentence, 'ไอศ' (ais) is part of the word 'ไอศกรีม' (ice cream), showing its borrowing usage in Thai to represent the English loanword.
ฉันรู้สึกเย็นเฉียบเหมือนอยู่ในไอศคฤหาสน์แห่งน้ำแข็ง
I feel extremely cold, as if in an icy mansion.
Here, 'ไอศ' (ais) emphasizes the icy or cold nature in a metaphorical description.
การเดินทางไอผ่านมาแล้วเหมือนไอน้ำควันหายไปในพริบตา
The journey passed by like steam disappearing in an instant.
In this context, 'ไอศ' (ais) refers to the fleeting nature of time, likening it to steam or vapor.
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