สร้อยคอ
soi kho
The English word 'necklace' is translated into Thai as สร้อยคอ (soi kho).
สร้อยคอ is a noun used to refer to a piece of jewelry worn around the neck.
Meaning: jewelry (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of สร้อย (soi), meaning chain or string and คอ (kho), meaning neck.
Which one should you use?
In casual conversation, speakers often use the shorthand สร้อย alone to mean necklace.
How do you pronounce it?
soi kho
Did you know?
- In traditional Thai poetry, a สร้อย is a 'filler' line or phrase that provides rhythmic beauty without adding new meaning, treating words like jewelry for a poem.
- A common cultural practice in Thailand involves gifting a gold สร้อยคอ to newborns, often featuring a small gold amulet for good luck and protection.
- In formal contexts regarding royal regalia, a 'chain' structure is applied to other body parts, such as สร้อยศิระ for head-ornaments.
Examples in context
- สร้อยคอเส้นนี้สวยมากsoi kho sen ni suai makThis necklace is very beautiful.
- ฉันอยากได้สร้อยคอทองchan yak dai soi kho thongI want a gold necklace.
- เขามอบสร้อยคอให้เป็นของขวัญkhao mop soi kho hai pen khong khwanHe gave a necklace as a gift.
Example conversation
Pimon shows her new jewelry to Wittawat.
- พิมล Pimonดูสร้อยคอเส้นใหม่ของฉันสิdu soi kho sen mai khong chan siLook at my new necklace.
- วิทวัส Witthawatสวยมากเลย พิมลsuay mak loei PhimonIt is very beautiful, Pimon.
- พิมล Pimonขอบคุณนะ วิทวัสkhop khun na WittawatThank you, Wittawat.
- วิทวัส Witthawatใครซื้อให้คุณเหรอkhrai sue hai khun roWho bought it for you?
