กอด
gɔ̀ɔt/kɔːt̚˨˩/
The Thai word for "hug" is กอด (gɔ̀ɔt).
The word กอด is versatile, functioning as both a verb meaning "to hug" and a noun meaning "a hug".
Meaning: affectionate embrace (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using กอด as a verb, it is typically followed directly by the object. For example, กอดฉัน means "hug me".
How do you pronounce it?
The word is romanized as gɔ̀ɔt and pronounced /kɔːt̚˨˩/.
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'hug' is a very common way to greet a friend, in Thailand, a polite greeting usually involves a 'wai' (pressing palms together) rather than a physical embrace.
- If you want to describe a 'big hug', Thai speakers often use the word แน่น (nɛ̂ɛn), which actually means 'tight' or 'firm', to emphasize the feeling.
- The word กอด (gɔ̀ɔt) is a cognate with the word for 'hug' in several different languages across Southeast Asia, such as Lao and Shan.
Examples in context
- กอดฉันHug me.This example shows how to use กอด as a verb with an object.Tatoeba #7784292 by pastelite, translation #1852504 by CK
- ขอกอดได้ไหม?Can I have a hug?This example shows how to use กอด as a noun when asking for a hug.Tatoeba #8737967 by ojiisan, translation #3327491 by CK
- เขารักการกอดมากkhao rak kan kot makHe loves hugging very much.
Example conversation
A couple saying goodbye at the airport.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitเดินทางปลอดภัยนะ พิมลdoen-thang plod-phai na PhimonSafe travels, Phimon.
- พิมล Pimonขอกอดสุดท้ายก่อนไปนะkho kod sut-thai kon pai naCan I have one last hug before I go?
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitมาให้กอดสิma hai kod siCome here for a hug.
- พิมล Pimonแล้วเจอกันนะ ชลสิทธิ์laew joe kan na ChonsitSee you soon, Chonsit.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hug” translations and entries กอด, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries กอด, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
