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dtûu-yen
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The standard Thai word for refrigerator, literally meaning 'cold cabinet'. Used in all contexts from home kitchens to restaurants and shops. Thai speakers commonly use this when discussing food storage, shopping for appliances, or asking where to put perishable items. More formal than colloquial alternatives but universally understood.
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