กอล์ฟ
gɔ́ɔp/kɔːp̚˦˥/
The English word "golf" is กอล์ฟ (gɔ́ɔp) in Thai.
กอล์ฟ is a noun used to refer to the ball game of golf.
Meaning: ball game (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is gɔ́ɔp. The IPA is /kɔːp̚˦˥/.
Did you know?
- In Thailand, the word กอล์ฟ is often used as a nickname for people. This is part of a common Thai custom where parents give their children short, modern, or English-sounding nicknames that differ from their official names.
- While 'golf' is a global sport, in Thailand, talking about กอล์ฟ often implies a high-status social activity rather than just a game.
- In casual Thai conversation, people may refer to 'playing golf' as ตีกอล์ฟ which literally means 'hitting golf'. While 'play' is the standard English term, Thai focuses on the physical action of the strike.
Examples in context
- เพื่อน: เราอยากไปเล่นกอล์ฟวันอาทิตย์นี้ เจอกันที่สนามกอล์ฟสุเมธาลี!Friend: We want to go play golf this Sunday. Let's meet at the Sumetha Lee Golf Course!
- เขาไปตีกอล์ฟกับเพื่อน.khao pai ti golf kap phuean.He goes to play golf with friends.
- กอล์ฟเป็นกีฬาที่ต้องใช้สมาธิ.golf pen kila thi tong chai samathi.Golf is a sport that requires concentration.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their weekend plans.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinเสาร์นี้คุณจะไปไหนคะ?sao ni khun cha pai nai kha?Where are you going this Saturday?
- ธนกฤต Thanakritผมจะไปตีกอล์ฟครับ.phom cha pai ti golf khrap.I am going to play golf.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinไปสนามไหนคะ?pai sanam nai kha?Which course are you going to?
- ธนกฤต Thanakritสนามแถวบ้านครับ.sanam thaeo ban khrap.The course near my house.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “golf” translations and entries กอล์ฟ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
