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goo-hòk

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โกหก

#707 most commonverb low tone

What does โกหก mean?

To tell a lie or speak untruthfully. Thai speakers use this when someone deliberately says something false. Common in everyday situations like catching someone in a fib, discussing dishonesty, or playfully accusing friends. Can sound harsh in formal contexts, so use carefully with strangers or superiors.

Example Phrases

yàa goo-hòk chǎn

อย่าโกหกฉัน

Don't lie to me.

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Beginner

kǎo goo-hòk

เขาโกหก

He's lying.

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Beginner

chǎn mâi goo-hòk

ฉันไม่โกหก

I'm not lying.

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Beginner

təə goo-hòk châi mái

เธอโกหกใช่มั้ย

You're lying, right?

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Beginner

tam-mai tɯ̌ng goo-hòk

ทำไมถึงโกหก

Why did you lie?

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Beginner

chǎn kít wâa təə goo-hòk rɯ̂ang pùai wan níi

ฉันคิดว่าเธอโกหกเรื่องป่วยวันนี้

I think she's lying about being sick today.

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Intermediate

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