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hǔa-hɔ̌m

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หัวหอม

#901 most commonnoun↗ rising tone

What does หัวหอม mean?

The standard Thai word for onion used in all contexts - cooking, shopping, restaurants. Literally means 'fragrant bulb'. Essential for Thai cuisine like som tam and stir-fries. At markets, vendors understand this term immediately. Can specify types by adding colors or descriptors, but หัวหอม alone refers to common yellow onions.

Example Phrases

pǒm yàak súu hǔa-hɔ̌m

ผมอยากซื้อหัวหอม

I want to buy onions.

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Beginner

hǔa-hɔ̌m raa-kaa tâo-rài

หัวหอมราคาเท่าไหร่

How much are the onions?

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Beginner

sài hǔa-hɔ̌m nai pàt

ใส่หัวหอมในผัด

Add onions to the stir-fry.

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Beginner

pǒm mâi gin hǔa-hɔ̌m

ผมไม่กินหัวหอม

I don't eat onions.

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Beginner

hàn hǔa-hɔ̌m hâi baang

หั่นหัวหอมให้บาง

Slice the onions thinly.

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Beginner

hǔa-hɔ̌m tîi dtà-làat níi sòt mâak láe raa-kaa tùuk

หัวหอมที่ตลาดนี้สดมากและราคาถูก

The onions at this market are very fresh and cheap.

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Intermediate

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