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Definition of mae ya
mae ya
mae ya Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A spectacular multi-tiered waterfall and river located in Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai Province, northern Thailand.
Example
"During our trek in Doi Inthanon National Park, we stopped to photograph the stunning cascades of Mae Ya."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Thai 'แม่' (mae), meaning 'mother' or 'river', and the proper name 'ยะ' (ya).
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mae ya. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mae ya