Describing thingsWarm in Thai
“Warm” in Thai is อุ่นùn; you'll also hear อบอุ่นòp-ùn (cosy, heartwarming).
warm; to heat up (food) adjective
- ùn low
- Low: flat and lower than your normal voice, dropping a little at the end.
warm, cosy; heartwarming adjective
- òp low
- ùn low
- Low: flat and lower than your normal voice, dropping a little at the end.
How to use it
อุ่นùn is warm, low and short: warm water, warm milk, and at every 7-Eleven the question อุ่นไหมùn mǎi, shall I heat it up? อบอุ่นòp-ùn is the warmth of a blanket, a hug or a close family, and Thais use it a lot for people and places that feel welcoming. Hot is ร้อนráwn.
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:
- oon
- obun
- ob oon
- aob un
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