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pɔ̂ɔ

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พ่อ

#285 most commonnoun falling tone

What does พ่อ mean?

The standard word for father in Thai, used both when talking about your father and when addressing him directly. Children and adults use this with their own father, and it's also used respectfully when referring to other people's fathers. Can be combined with คุณ (kun) as คุณพ่อ for extra formality or respect.

Example Phrases

pɔ̂ɔ kɔ̌ɔng pǒm tam-ngaan tîi ta-naa-kaan

พ่อของผมทำงานที่ธนาคาร

My father works at a bank.

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Beginner

pɔ̂ɔ kráp pai nǎi kráp

พ่อครับ ไปไหนครับ

Father, where are you going?

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Beginner

pɔ̂ɔ gam-lang tam aa-hǎan nai kruua

พ่อกำลังทำอาหารในครัว

Father is cooking in the kitchen.

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Beginner

yàak too hǎa pɔ̂ɔ

อยากโทรหาพ่อ

I want to call my father.

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Beginner

mɯ̂a waan pɔ̂ɔ sɯ́ɯ rót mài

เมื่อวานพ่อซื้อรถใหม่

Father bought a new car yesterday.

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Beginner

pɔ̂ɔ-mɛ̂ɛ jà pai yîam yaa-dtì sùt sàp-daa níi

พ่อแม่จะไปเยี่ยมญาติสุดสัปดาห์นี้

My father and mother are going to visit relatives this weekend.

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Intermediate

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parents

lûuk chaai

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lûuk sǎao

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