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tam aa-hǎan
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The standard way to say 'cook' or 'prepare food' in Thai. Used for any cooking activity from simple dishes to elaborate meals. Thai speakers use this when talking about cooking at home, asking who's cooking dinner, or discussing meal preparation. More common than กิน (eat) when focusing on the preparation process rather than consumption.
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