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tom yum

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dtôm-yam

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ต้มยำ

#924 most commonnoun falling tone

What does ต้มยำ mean?

Thailand's most famous spicy and sour soup, typically made with shrimp, mushrooms, lemongrass, lime leaves, and chili. Thai people eat it as part of shared meals with rice. When ordering at restaurants, specify your preferred protein and spice level. Essential vocabulary for any food lover visiting Thailand.

Example Phrases

pǒm yàak dâai dtôm-yam

ผมอยากได้ต้มยำ

I want tom yum soup.

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Beginner

dtôm-yam gûng kráp

ต้มยำกุ้งครับ

Tom yum with shrimp, please.

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Beginner

dtôm-yam pèt mâak mái

ต้มยำเผ็ดมากไหม

Is the tom yum very spicy?

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Beginner

dtôm-yam à-ròoy mâak

ต้มยำอร่อยมาก

Tom yum soup is delicious.

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Beginner

wan-níi mâi ao dtôm-yam

วันนี้ไม่เอาต้มยำ

I don't want tom yum today.

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Beginner

tam dtôm-yam mâi pèt dâai mái

ทำต้มยำไม่เผ็ดได้ไหม

Can you make the tom yum less spicy?

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Intermediate

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