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ลุง

ลุง

[lung]

uncle; older man (as a form of address)

Noun
Daily Life

Meanings

1

Meaning 1

Primary sense
Noun
Daily Life

uncle; older man (as a form of address)

Notes

This is a common term for 'uncle' in Thailand, conveying warmth.

Example

ลุงพาฉันไปซื้อของที่ตลาดเมื่อเช้า

lung paa chǎn bpai sʉ́ʉ-kɔ̌ɔng tîi dtà-làat mʉ̂a-cháo

My uncle took me shopping at the market this morning.

2

Meaning 2

Noun
General

Ficus altissima; lofty fig

Example

ต้นลุงข้างบ้านสูงและให้ร่มเงาดี

dtôn lung kâang bâan sǔung lɛ́ hâi rôm-ngao dii

The lofty fig beside the house is tall and provides good shade.