หนุ่มหล่อ
num lo
The Thai phrase for "handsome guy" is หนุ่มหล่อ (num lo).
หนุ่มหล่อ is used to describe a man who is physically attractive. This specific term implies that the man is a young, attractive man rather than an older handsome man.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of num (young man) and lo (handsome).
Which one should you use?
While lo means handsome, using just lo as an adjective is more common in casual conversation than the full phrase หนุ่มหล่อ.
How do you pronounce it?
num lo
Did you know?
- When reacting to a handsome celebrity on social media, Thai fans often use the phrase หล่อจนใจเจ็บ (lo jon jai jep), which translates to 'so handsome it makes my heart hurt'.
- In Thai culture, the term หล่อ ('handsome') is sometimes used to describe a man's personality or a well-executed action, not just his face.
- If a man's handsomeness is very striking or almost supernatural, a Thai speaker might use the word หล่อจัด (lo jat), where จัด implies something is 'intense' or 'extraordinary'.
Examples in context
- พี่ชายของเขาเป็นผู้ชายหล่อมากHis older brother is a very handsome man.
- เขาเป็นหนุ่มหล่อมากkhao pen num lo makHe is a very handsome guy.
- ฉันชอบหนุ่มหล่อสไตล์เกาหลีchan chop num lo sa-tai kao-liI like handsome guys with a Korean style.
- หนุ่มหล่อคนนั้นคือใครnum lo khon nan khue khraiWho is that handsome guy?
Example conversation
Two friends are watching a drama on television.
- ณิชา Nichaพระเอกคนนี้เป็นหนุ่มหล่อจริงๆphra-ek khon ni pen num lo ching-chingThis lead actor is a truly handsome guy.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritใช่ครับ เขาดูดีมากchai khrap, khao du di makYes, he looks very good.
- ณิชา Nichaคุณชอบหนุ่มหล่อแบบนี้เหรอkhun chop num lo baep ni roDo you like handsome guys like this?
- ธนกฤต Thanakritก็ดูเพลินดีครับko du ploen di khrapIt's pleasant to watch.
