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หมอ

#56 most commonnoun↗ rising tone

What does หมอ mean?

The common, informal word for doctor used in everyday conversation. Thai people use หมอ when talking about any medical professional - from family doctors to specialists. More casual than แพทย์ (formal doctor). Often combined with specific types like หมอฟัน (dentist) or หมอตา (eye doctor). Used by patients, families, and even medical staff in casual settings.

Example Phrases

pǒm yàak pai hǎa mɔ̌ɔ

ผมอยากไปหาหมอ

I want to see a doctor.

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Beginner

mɔ̌ɔ kon níi gèng mâak

หมอคนนี้เก่งมาก

The doctor is very good.

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Beginner

mɔ̌ɔ pûut wâa a-rai

หมอพูดว่าอะไร

What did the doctor say?

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Beginner

dtɔ̂ng pai hǎa mɔ̌ɔ fan

ต้องไปหาหมอฟัน

I need to go to the dentist.

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Beginner

mɔ̌ɔ hâi yaa pǒm maa

หมอให้ยาผมมา

The doctor gave me medicine.

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Beginner

prûng níi cháao pǒm mii nát gàp mɔ̌ɔ

พรุ่งนี้เช้าผมมีนัดกับหมอ

I have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow morning.

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Intermediate

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tan-dtà-pɛ̂ɛt

ทันตแพทย์

dentist

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roong-pá-yaa-baan

โรงพยาบาล

hospital

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yaa

ยา

medicine

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klii-nik

คลินิก

clinic

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