this month
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Refers to the calendar month that includes the present moment: “this month.”
this month
Refers to the current calendar month as a period of time.
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เดือนนี้ยอดขายไม่ดีเลย dʉan níi yɔ̂ɔt khǎay mây dii ləəy Sales have been really poor this month. เดือนนี้ยอดขายไม่ดีเลย details
Learning notes
Explanation
เดือน means “month,” and นี้ is a demonstrative meaning “this” that follows the noun. The phrase therefore has the literal order “month + this.” It can stand on its own as a time expression, as in เดือนนี้งานเยอะ (“There is a lot of work this month”). Adding ใน emphasizes that something occurs within the month. It can also follow another noun, as in ยอดขายเดือนนี้ (“this month’s sales”). The expression is neutral and common in both everyday and professional contexts.
Usage
Commonly used when discussing plans, work, expenses, sales, weather, or events in the current calendar month. It is also frequently used to ask about availability or compare this month with last or next month.
Caution
เดือนนี้ refers to the current calendar month, not the present moment; ตอนนี้ is used for “now.” It also does not mean a one-month period beginning today. To state a deadline meaning “within this month,” use ภายในเดือนนี้.
Differences from similar words
1 this month synonyms
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เดือนปัจจุบัน also means “the current month,” but it sounds more administrative or explanatory. เดือนนี้ is the natural choice in everyday speech.