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gûu

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กู้

#606 most commonverb↘ falling tone

What does กู้ mean?

To borrow money formally, typically from banks, financial institutions, or official lenders. Used for significant amounts like home loans, car loans, or business financing. Different from ยืม (yuəm) which is casual borrowing between friends. Banks and loan officers commonly use this term in financial discussions.

Example Phrases

pǒm yàak gûu ngəən

ผมอยากกู้เงิน

I want to get a loan.

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Beginner

gûu ngəən jàak tá-naa-kaan

กู้เงินจากธนาคาร

Loan money from the bank.

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Beginner

gûu dâai tâo-rài

กู้ได้เท่าไหร่

How much can I loan?

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Beginner

dtɔ̂ɔng gûu ngəən súu bâan

ต้องกู้เงินซื้อบ้าน

I need to loan money for a house.

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Beginner

dɔ̀ɔk-bîia ngəən gûu níi sǔung

ดอกเบี้ยเงินกู้นี้สูง

The interest rate for this loan is high.

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Beginner

mɯ̂a waan sà-màk gûu ngəən súu rót tîi tá-naa-kaan sǎam hàeng

เมื่อวานสมัครกู้เงินซื้อรถที่ธนาคารสามแห่ง

I applied for a car loan at three different banks yesterday.

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Intermediate

Related Words

yɯɯm

ยืม

borrow (casual)

hâi yuum

ให้ยืม

lend

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dɔ̀ɔk-bîia

ดอกเบี้ย

interest rate

nîi

หนี้

debt

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