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รู้

#76 most commonverb↑ high tone

What does รู้ mean?

The primary verb for knowing facts, information, or being aware of something. Used when you know someone's name, understand a situation, or have learned information. Often combined with จัก (jàk) for knowing people personally. Essential for expressing knowledge and understanding in daily conversations with Thais.

Example Phrases

pǒm mâi rúu kráp

ผมไม่รู้ครับ

I don't know.

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Beginner

rúu mái wâa hɔ̂ng-náam yùu nǎi

รู้ไหมว่าห้องน้ำอยู่ไหน

Do you know where the bathroom is?

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Beginner

pǒm rúu paa-sǎa tai nít-nɔ̀i

ผมรู้ภาษาไทยนิดหน่อย

I know a little Thai.

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Beginner

rúu-jàk kon níi mái

รู้จักคนนี้ไหม

Do you know this person?

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Beginner

yàak rúu raa-kaa kráp

อยากรู้ราคาครับ

I want to know the price.

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Beginner

rúu dâai ngai wâa wan-níi pǒm jà maa

รู้ได้ไงว่าวันนี้ผมจะมา

How did you know I was coming today?

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Intermediate

Related Words

rúu-jàk

รู้จัก

know (a person)

kâo-jai

เข้าใจ

understand

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jam

จำ

remember

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luum

ลืม

forget

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