Animals นกพิราบ nók-pí-râap
pigeon, dove noun
- nók high
- pí high
- râap falling
- High: start high and go a little higher, a bit tense; don’t let it fall.
- Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
Classifier: ตัวdtua · counting word for animals, clothes, tables and chairs
How to use it
Pigeons, นกพิราบnók-pí-râap, are everywhere in Bangkok, and keeping them off the balcony is a constant chore in many condos. The white dove, symbol of peace, is the same bird: นกพิราบขาวnók-pí-râap kǎao.
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:
- nok phirap
- nok pirap
- nok pi rap
- nokpirab
More animals in Thai
All animals
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