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หัว

#218 most commonnoun rising tone

What does หัว mean?

The anatomical head, but also used metaphorically for 'leader' or 'boss' in workplace contexts. Thai speakers use หัว in medical situations, when describing physical appearance, and colloquially to refer to someone in charge. Common in phrases about headaches, hairstyles, and organizational hierarchy.

Example Phrases

hǔa pǒm pùat

หัวผมปวด

My head hurts.

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Beginner

sà hǔa nɔ̀y

สระหัวหน่อย

Wash your head.

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Beginner

hǔa-nâa pà-nɛ̀ɛk

หัวหน้าแผนก

The head of the department

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Beginner

hǔa yày tua lék

หัวใหญ่ตัวเล็ก

Big head, small body

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Beginner

hǎn hǔa pai taang sáai

หันหัวไปทางซ้าย

Turn your head to the left.

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Beginner

wan-níi dtɔ̂ng sɯ́ɯ yaa gɛ̂ɛ pùat hǔa

วันนี้ต้องซื้อยาแก้ปวดหัว

I need to buy medicine for my headache today.

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Intermediate

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