Throat in Thai

“Throat” in Thai is คอkaw.

คอ kaw

throat; neck noun

kaw mid

Mid: level, in your normal speaking voice.

A sore throat is เจ็บคอjèp kaw; a stiff, aching neck is ปวดคอbpùat kaw.

Taught in Unit 16 · Lesson 1: Body and symptoms of the free course.

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How to use it

คอkaw is both the throat and the neck. A sore throat is เจ็บคอjèp kaw, a sharp pain, while a stiff, aching neck is ปวดคอbpùat kaw. Pharmacies sell throat lozenges as ยาอมyaa om, "medicine to suck", and a dry, thirsty throat is คอแห้งkaw-hâeng.

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:

kho
khor
kor

More body and health in Thai

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หัว hǔa Head
ท้อง táwng Stomach
stomach, belly
หลัง lǎng Back (of the body)
จมูก jà-mùuk Nose
เลือด lûeat Blood
ไม่สบาย mâi sà-baai Sick
sick, unwell

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Unit 16 · At the clinic · Body and symptoms. Short lessons with audio for every word, speaking practice and spaced review. No sign-up needed.

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