cold (illness)

What does หวัด mean?

The common cold or flu-like illness. Thai speakers use this for runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and general cold symptoms. Often paired with เป็น (bpen) to say 'have a cold' or กำลัง (gamlang) for 'getting a cold'. Essential word for explaining illness to doctors, employers, or when buying medicine at pharmacies.