พร
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The English word "blessing" is translated into Thai as พร (phon).
The noun พร refers to the act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor.
Meaning: act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
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When do people say it?
In Thai culture, พร is often associated with religious or spiritual contexts, such as monks giving blessings or making wishes at temples.
Did you know?
- When a person is described as having พรสวรรค์, it means they have a 'natural talent', literally a 'blessing from heaven' that they were born with.
- In many Thai ceremonies, receiving a พร is not just about words, but is often accompanied by the ritual of sprinkling water using a conch shell.
- When receiving a พร from a monk, a Thai person typically keeps their head lower than the monk's to show respect, as the blessing flows 'downward' in status.
Examples in context
- ขอให้คุณมีความสุขทุกวันMay you have happiness every day.
- ขอให้คุณสำเร็จทุกครั้งMay you succeed in everything you do.
- เขาได้รับพรจากพระเจ้าkhao dai rap phon chak phra chaoHe received a blessing from God.
- ขอให้พรจงมีแก่คุณkho hai phon chong mi kae khunMay blessings be upon you.
- คำอวยพรนี้เป็นพรที่ดีมากkham uai phon ni pen phon thi di makThis blessing is a very good one.
Example conversation
Cholasit and Nicha are talking after a temple visit.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitคุณได้รับพรหรือยังครับkhun dai rap phron rue yang khrapHave you received a blessing yet?
- ณิชา Nichaได้รับแล้วค่ะ สาธุdai rap laeo kha sathuI have, thank you.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitผมก็อยากขอพรให้ครอบครัวphom ko yak kho phron hai khrop khruaI also want to ask for a blessing for my family.
- ณิชา Nichaไปขอพรด้วยกันเลยค่ะpai kho phron duai kan loei khaLet's go ask for a blessing together.
