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kà-nǒm

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ขนม

#931 most commonnoun↗ rising tone

What does ขนม mean?

A broad term covering all Thai sweets, snacks, and desserts - from traditional coconut treats to modern cakes. Thai speakers use this for street vendor sweets, temple offerings, birthday cakes, and afternoon snacks. More encompassing than English 'dessert' - includes savory snacks too. Essential word for navigating Thai food culture and markets.

Example Phrases

pǒm yàak gin kà-nǒm

ผมอยากกินขนม

I want to eat dessert.

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Beginner

kà-nǒm níi à-ròoy mâak

ขนมนี้อร่อยมาก

This dessert is very delicious.

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Beginner

kà-nǒm níi tâo-rài

ขนมนี้เท่าไหร่

How much is this dessert?

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Beginner

pǒm súu kà-nǒm tai

ผมซื้อขนมไทย

I bought Thai desserts.

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Beginner

kun chɔ̂ɔp kà-nǒm wǎan mái

คุณชอบขนมหวานไหม

Do you like sweet desserts?

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Beginner

kun náe-nam kà-nǒm à-rai dii

คุณแนะนำขนมอะไรดี

What kind of dessert do you recommend?

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Beginner

kun yaai pǒm tam kà-nǒm tai boo-raan túk sùt-sàp-daa

คุณยายผมทำขนมไทยโบราณทุกสุดสัปดาห์

My grandmother makes traditional Thai desserts every weekend.

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Intermediate

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kà-nǒm wǎan

ขนมหวาน

sweet dessert

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cake

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ai-sà-griim

ไอศกรีม

ice cream

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kâao nǐao

ข้าวเหนียว

sticky rice dessert

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