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ค่อย

ค่อย

[kɔ̂ɔi]

then; afterward; not very (in negative constructions)

Adjective
Daily Life

Meanings

1

Meaning 1

Primary sense
Adjective
Daily Life

then; afterward; not very (in negative constructions)

Example

กินข้าวเสร็จแล้วค่อยไปซื้อของด้วยกัน

gin kâao sèt lɛ́ɛo kɔ̂ɔi bpai sʉ́ʉ-kɔ̌ɔng dûai-gan

After we finish eating, we'll go shopping together.

2

Meaning 2

Adverb
General

softly; gently

Example

พ่อค่อย ๆ วางลูกน้อยลงบนเตียง

pɔ̂ɔ kɔ̂ɔi-kɔ̂ɔi waang lûuk nɔ́ɔi-long bon dtiang

Dad gently lays the baby on the bed.

3

Meaning 3

Adverb
Daily Life

...and only then...

Notes

Usually paired as แล้วค่อย: 'first..., and only then...'. It sequences actions—the backbone word for arranging things in speech.

Example

กินข้าวเสร็จแล้วค่อยคุยกัน

gin kâao sèt lɛ́ɛo kɔ̂ɔi kui gan

Let's talk after we eat.