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คุ้ม

#828 most commonadjective high tone

What does คุ้ม mean?

Describes something that provides good value for money or effort invested. Thai speakers use คุ้ม when evaluating purchases, experiences, or decisions - from street food portions to hotel bookings. Often paired with กับ (gàp) meaning 'with' to compare value against price or effort.

Example Phrases

ráan níi kúm

ร้านนี้คุ้ม

This restaurant is worth it.

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Beginner

kúm gàp ngəən mái

คุ้มกับเงินไหม

Is it worth the money?

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Beginner

kúm mâak à-rɔ̀y láe tùuk

คุ้มมาก อร่อยและถูก

Very worth it, delicious and cheap.

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Beginner

mâi kúm súu

ไม่คุ้มซื้อ

Not worth buying.

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Beginner

kúm gàp raa-kaa níi

คุ้มกับราคานี้

Worth it with this price.

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Beginner

roong-rɛɛm níi kúm mâak tîi jà pák prɔ́ tam-lɛɛ dii

โรงแรมนี้คุ้มมากที่จะพักเพราะทำเลดี

This hotel is really worth staying at for the location.

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Intermediate

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