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duu-lae

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ดูแล

#838 most commonverb→ mid tone

What does ดูแล mean?

To take care of, look after, or maintain something or someone. Thai speakers use this for caring for children, pets, plants, maintaining property, or looking after sick people. More nurturing than just 'watching' - implies active responsibility and ongoing attention to wellbeing or proper condition.

Example Phrases

pǒm duu-lae mǎa kɔ̌ɔng pǒm

ผมดูแลหมาของผม

I take care of my dog.

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Beginner

chûay duu-lae dtôn-máai dûay

ช่วยดูแลต้นไม้ด้วย

Please take care of the plants.

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Beginner

krai jà duu-lae bâan

ใครจะดูแลบ้าน

Who will take care of the house?

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Beginner

təə duu-lae mâe tîi bpùay

เธอดูแลแม่ที่ป่วย

She takes care of her sick mother.

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Beginner

chǎn dtɔ̂ng-gaan kon duu-lae maeo

ฉันต้องการคนดูแลแมว

I need someone to take care of my cat.

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Beginner

mâe-bâan duu-lae à-pâat-men-dtə rao dii túk wan

แม่บ้านดูแลอพาร์ตเมนต์เราดีทุกวัน

The maid takes good care of our apartment every day.

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Related Words

líang-duu

เลี้ยงดู

care for

bpòk-bpɔ̂ɔng

ปกป้อง

protect

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fâo-duu

เฝ้าดู

watch over

bam-rung

บำรุง

nurture

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