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กลัว

#271 most commonverb→ mid tone

What does กลัว mean?

The primary Thai verb for expressing fear or being afraid of something. Used both for immediate fears (afraid of dogs, heights) and general anxieties (afraid of failing, getting sick). Can be followed directly by a noun or clause. Thai speakers use this more openly than English speakers might express fear.

Example Phrases

pǒm gluua mǎa

ผมกลัวหมา

I'm afraid of dogs.

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kun gluua mái

คุณกลัวไหม

Are you afraid?

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Beginner

yàa gluua ləəy

อย่ากลัวเลย

Don't be afraid.

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Beginner

chǎn gluua pai sǎay

ฉันกลัวไปสาย

I'm afraid of being late.

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Beginner

təə gluua pǐi

เธอกลัวผี

She's afraid of ghosts.

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Beginner

chǎn gluua wâa wan níi jà fǒn dtòk

ฉันกลัวว่าวันนี้จะฝนตก

I'm afraid it might rain today.

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Intermediate

Related Words

dtòk-jai

ตกใจ

scared

gang-won

กังวล

worry

krîat

เครียด

nervous

wàat-gluua

หวาดกลัว

frightened

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