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Waterproof in Thai

“Waterproof” in Thai is กันน้ำgan-náam.

กันน้ำ gan-náam

waterproof adjective

  • gan mid
  • náam high
  • High: start high and go a little higher, a bit tense; don’t let it fall.
Parts: กันgan to keep out, to protect from น้ำnáam water

This กันgan means 'keep out', not 'together'. A waterproof phone pouch is a ถุงกันน้ำtǔng gan-náam, sold on every corner at Songkran.

Taught in Unit 19 · Lesson 2: Water fights and first times of the free course.

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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:

  • kan nam

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Unit 19 · Songkran! · Water fights and first times. Short lessons with audio for every word, speaking practice and spaced review. No sign-up needed.

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