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หวาน

#133 most commonadjective rising tone

What does หวาน mean?

Describes sweet taste in food, drinks, and desserts. Thai speakers use this for sugar levels in coffee, fruit ripeness, dessert descriptions, and even as a compliment for cute things or romantic situations. Essential for ordering drinks and discussing food preferences in Thailand.

Example Phrases

nîi wǎan mâak

นี่หวานมาก

This is very sweet.

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Beginner

pǒm yàak dâai gaa-fɛɛ wǎan

ผมอยากได้กาแฟหวาน

I want sweet coffee.

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Beginner

mâi wǎan mâak ná kráp

ไม่หวานมากนะครับ

Not too sweet, please.

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Beginner

má-mûang nîi wǎan

มะม่วงนี้หวาน

This mango is sweet.

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Beginner

kà-nǒm tai wǎan

ขนมไทยหวาน

Thai desserts are sweet.

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Beginner

kun chɔ̂ɔp aa-hǎan wǎan rɯ̌ɯ bprîao

คุณชอบอาหารหวานหรือเปรี้ยว

Do you like sweet or sour food?

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Intermediate

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