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som tam

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sôm-dtam

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ส้มตำ

#925 most commonnoun falling tone

What does ส้มตำ mean?

Thailand's most famous spicy papaya salad, made with shredded green papaya, tomatoes, carrots, peanuts, dried shrimp, and chili. Order at street food stalls, restaurants, or food courts. Specify spice level by saying how many chilies you want. Essential dish for experiencing authentic Thai flavors.

Example Phrases

pǒm yàak dâai sôm-dtam

ผมอยากได้ส้มตำ

I want som tam.

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Beginner

sôm-dtam mâi pèt kráp

ส้มตำไม่เผ็ดครับ

Som tam, not spicy please.

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Beginner

sôm-dtam tâo-rài kráp

ส้มตำเท่าไหร่ครับ

How much is the som tam?

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Beginner

sôm-dtam gàp kâao-nǐao

ส้มตำกับข้าวเหนียว

Som tam with sticky rice.

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Beginner

sôm-dtam pèt mâak sɔ̌ɔng prík

ส้มตำเผ็ดมาก สองพริก

Very spicy som tam, two chilies.

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Beginner

pǒm chɔ̂ɔp gin sôm-dtam tîi dta-làat mâak

ผมชอบกินส้มตำที่ตลาดมาก

I love eating som tam at the market.

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Intermediate

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