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หนู

หนู

[nǔu]

mouse; rat

Noun
Daily Life

Meanings

1

Meaning 1

Primary sense
Noun
Daily Life

mouse; rat

Notes

Mice are often seen as symbols of cleverness in Thai culture, appearing in many folktales.

Example

หนูอยู่ในบ้านของฉัน

nǔu yùu nai bâan kɔ̌ɔng chǎn

The mouse is in my house

2

Meaning 2

Adjective
General

small; miniature (used in certain compounds)

Example

ร้านนี้ขายหม้อหนูสำหรับตกแต่งบ้าน

ráan níi kǎai mɔ̂ɔ-nǔu sǎm-ràp dtòk-dtɛ̀ɛng bâan

This shop sells miniature pots for home decoration.

3

Meaning 3

Noun
General

I; me (used by a younger person speaking to an elder)

Example

คุณแม่คะ หนูขอไปเล่นกับเพื่อนได้ไหม

kun-mɛ̂ɛ ká nǔu kɔ̌ɔ bpai lêen gàp pʉ̂an dâi mǎi

Mom, may I go and play with my friends?

4

Meaning 4

Noun
General

you; little one (used affectionately for a younger person or child)

Example

หนูช่วยหยิบหนังสือเล่มนั้นให้ครูหน่อย

nǔu chûai yìp nǎng-sʉ̌ʉ lêem nán hâi kruu nɔ̀ɔi

Could you get that book for me, little one?