คนโกหก
kon-goo-hòk/kʰon˧.koː˧.hok̚˨˩/
The English word 'liar' is translated into Thai as คนโกหก (kon-goo-hòk). Wiktionary also lists ผู้มุสา (pûu-mú-sǎa) and คนพูดปด (kon-pûut-bpòt).
Meaning: one who tells lies (noun)
Ways to say it
| Thai | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| คนโกหก | kon-goo-hòk | /kʰon˧.koː˧.hok̚˨˩/ |
| ผู้มุสา | pûu-mú-sǎa | /pʰuː˥˩.mu˦˥.saː˩˩˦/ |
| คนพูดปด | kon-pûut-bpòt | /kʰon˧.pʰuːt̚˥˩.pot̚˨˩/ |
| คนพูดเท็จ | kon-pûut-tét | /kʰon˧.pʰuːt̚˥˩.tʰet̚˦˥/ |
All provided forms are used to describe a person who tells lies.
What does it mean word for word?
The term คนโกหก is composed of คน (person) and โกหก (to lie/tell a lie).
Which one should you use?
ผู้มุสา is a literary term used in religious or highly formal contexts, while คนพูดเท็จ is a formal and serious way to describe someone who speaks falsehoods.
How does it change in a sentence?
The term คนโกหก functions as a noun and does not change its form based on number or tense.
How do you pronounce it?
kon-goo-hòk
Did you know?
- In Thai culture, calling someone a คนโกหก directly can be seen as a severe confrontation that causes a total 'loss of face' for the other person.
- The word โกหก (goo-hòk) is so common that it is often used as a playful reaction among friends, similar to saying 'You're kidding!' in English.
- The formal term ผู้มุสา originates from Pali, a sacred language used in Buddhist scriptures, making it sound much more heavy and spiritual than the casual คนโกหก.
Examples in context
- เขาคือผู้โกหกHe is a liar.
- ไม่ควรไว้วางใจผู้โกหกOne should not trust liars.
- เขาเป็นคนโกหกที่น่ากลัวkhao pen khon ko-hok thi na-kluaHe is a scary liar.
- อย่าไปเชื่อคนโกหกคนนั้นya pai chuea khon ko-hok khon nanDon't believe that liar.
- ฉันไม่ชอบคุยกับคนโกหกchan mai chop khui kap khon ko-hokI don't like talking to liars.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “liar” translations and entries คนโกหก, ผู้มุสา, คนพูดปด, คนพูดเท็จ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries คนพูดปด, คนพูดเท็จ, คนโกหก, ผู้มุสา, CC BY-SA 4.0.
