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lɔɔng

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ลอง

#421 most commonverb→ mid tone

What does ลอง mean?

A versatile verb meaning to try, test, or attempt something. Thai speakers use ลอง when experimenting with food, testing products, attempting new activities, or sampling experiences. Often paired with ดู (duu) as ลองดู to soften the suggestion and make it sound more casual and exploratory.

Example Phrases

lɔɔng aa-hǎan níi

ลองอาหารนี้

Try this food.

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Beginner

hâi pǒm lɔɔng duu

ให้ผมลองดู

Let me try it.

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Beginner

lɔɔng too mài

ลองโทรใหม่

Try calling again.

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Beginner

lɔɔng sài dâai mái

ลองใส่ได้ไหม

Can I try this on?

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Beginner

lɔɔng pûut paa-sǎa tai

ลองพูดภาษาไทย

Try speaking Thai.

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Beginner

yàak lɔɔng riian tam aa-hǎan tai

อยากลองเรียนทำอาหารไทย

I want to try learning to cook Thai food.

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Intermediate

Related Words

tót-sɔ̀ɔp

ทดสอบ

test

chim

ชิม

taste

pa-yaa-yaam

พยายาม

attempt

tót-lɔɔng

ทดลอง

experiment

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