Marigold in Thai

“Marigold” in Thai is ดาวเรืองdaao-rueang.

ดาวเรือง daao-rueang

marigold noun

  • daao mid
  • rueang mid
  • Mid: level, in your normal speaking voice.

Classifier: ดอกdàwk · counting word for flowers and keys

Parts: ดาวdaao star เรืองrueang glowing, bright

How to use it

ดาวเรืองdaao-rueang, "glowing star", is the bright orange and yellow flower of garlands and offerings: you'll see piles of them at temple stalls and strung on shrines.

Other spellings you'll see

There's no single official way to write Thai in English letters. We mark the tone of every syllable; online you'll also find:

  • dao rueang
  • dao ruang
  • daorueng

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