All and whole (ทั้ง)

Expressing "Whole" or "Entire" with ทั้ง

To express "the whole" or "all" of something, use the word ทั้ง before the noun. Use this when an entire object, body part, or duration of time is affected.

Describing Physical Strain

For a hard workout or long day, pair anatomy vocabulary with descriptive words for fatigue like เมื่อย (achy) or ล้า (fatigued).

Specifying "Both" with ทั้ง

To refer to "both" of a paired body part (like feet or arms), or "all" of a specific number of items, place ทั้ง before the number and classifier. For paired body parts, the classifier is usually ข้าง (side).

Using ตัว for "All Over"

While ร่างกาย is the formal word for "body," spoken Thai frequently uses the shorter word ตัว. Use ทั้งตัว to naturally describe sweating or aching from head to toe.