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ชอบ

ชอบ

[chɔ̂ɔp]

like

Verb
General

Meanings

1

Meaning 1

Primary sense
Verb
General

like

Notes

A common word to express personal preference, suitable for various situations.

Example

ฉันชอบกินข้าวมันไก่

chǎn chɔ̂ɔp gin kâao man gài

I like eating chicken rice

2

Meaning 2

Verb
General

often; tend to

Example

ฝนชอบตกตอนเย็นในช่วงหน้าฝน

fǒn chɔ̂ɔp dtòk dtɔɔn-yen nai chûang nâa-fǒn

It often rains in the evening during the rainy season.

3

Meaning 3

Adjective
General

correct; proper; lawful

Example

การกระทำของเขาถือว่าชอบด้วยกฎหมาย

gaan-grà-tam kɔ̌ɔng kǎo tʉ̌ʉ-wâa chɔ̂ɔp-dûai-gòt-mǎai

His action is considered lawful.

4

Meaning 4

Adjective
General

suitable; appropriate

Example

การแต่งกายแบบนี้ไม่ชอบด้วยกาลเทศะ

gaan dtɛ̀ɛng-gaai bɛ̀ɛp-níi mâi chɔ̂ɔp dûai gaa-lá-tee-sà

This manner of dress is inappropriate for the occasion.

5

Meaning 5

Verb
General

be entitled to; have the right to

Example

เจ้าหนี้ย่อมชอบที่จะได้รับชำระหนี้ตามสัญญา

jâo-nîi yɔ̂ɔm chɔ̂ɔp tîi-jà dâi-ráp cham-rá-nîi dtaam sǎn-yaa

The creditor is entitled to payment under the contract.