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พระ

#736 most commonnoun↑ high tone

What does พระ mean?

A Buddhist monk or general honorific title for monks in Thailand. Used when referring to or addressing monks directly. Also appears in compound words for religious concepts and royal titles. Essential for showing proper respect in Buddhist contexts, which are central to Thai culture and daily life.

Example Phrases

prá sùat mon

พระสวดมนต์

The monk is chanting.

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Beginner

pǒm yàak sài bàat prá

ผมอยากใส่บาตรพระ

I want to offer food to the monk.

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Beginner

prá hâi pon pǒm

พระให้พรผม

The monk blessed me.

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Beginner

tîi wát mii prá yə́

ที่วัดมีพระเยอะ

There are many monks at the temple.

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Beginner

prá nɔ́ɔy riian prá pút-tá-sàat-sà-naa

พระน้อยเรียนพระพุทธศาสนา

Young monk studying Buddhism.

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Beginner

pǒm wâi prá túk cháao dûai kwaam kao-róp

ผมไหว้พระทุกเช้าด้วยความเคารพ

I respectfully pay homage to the monk every morning.

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Intermediate

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wát

วัด

temple

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bàat

บาตร

alms bowl

prá pút-tá-jâao

พระพุทธเจ้า

Buddha

neen

เณร

novice monk

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