จมูก
jà-mùuk/t͡ɕa˨˩.muːk̚˨˩/
The English word 'nose' is translated into Thai as จมูก (jà-mùuk). Wiktionary also lists นัตถุ์ (nát) and นาสิก (naa-sìk).
Meaning: protuberance on the face (noun)
Ways to say it
| Thai | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| จมูก | jà-mùuk | /t͡ɕa˨˩.muːk̚˨˩/ | |
| นัตถุ์ | nát | /nat̚˦˥/ | literary |
| นาสิก | naa-sìk | /naː˧.sik̚˨˩/ | |
| ดัง | dang | /daŋ˧/ | dated, poetic |
The term refers to the protuberance on the face.
Which one should you use?
จมูก is the standard, everyday word for 'nose' used in conversation. นาสิก is a formal or technical term often used in medical, scientific or highly formal contexts. นัตถุ์ is a highly formal, literary term derived from Sanskrit, used primarily in classical poetry or high literature. ดัง is a dated and poetic way to refer to the nose.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
จมูก is the common form. นาสิก is used in formal or technical settings. นัตถุ์ and ดัง are reserved for literature and poetry.
How do you pronounce it?
The word จมูก is pronounced as jà-mùuk.
Did you know?
- The formal Thai term นาสิก is a distant relative of the English word 'nose' through their shared Sanskrit and Proto-Indo-European roots.
- While จมูก is the standard word for 'nose', its origins actually lie in the Khmer language rather than being a native Tai word.
Examples in context
- ถ้าคุณลงไปใต้น้ำ ปิดจมูกแล้วหายใจออกเพื่อเคลียร์หูIf you go underwater, hold your nose and blow to clear your ears.This sentence is useful for learning how to use จมูก when giving instructions about holding one's nose.Tatoeba #4287208 by Spanger, translation #22249 by Dejo
- เขามีจมูกสวย (Kao mee jumook suai)He/She has a beautiful nose.
- เขามีจมูกที่โด่งมากkhao mi chamuk thi dong makHe has a very high-bridged nose.
- เธอกำลังเอามือปิดจมูกthoe kamlang ao mue pit chamukShe is covering her nose with her hand.
Example conversation
A woman and a man are looking at a photograph of a model.
- พิมล Pimonนางแบบคนนี้มีจมูกสวยมากเลยnang-baep khon ni mi chamuk suai mak loeiThis model has a very beautiful nose.
- วิทวัส Witthawatใช่ครับ จมูกเธอโด่งรับกับใบหน้าchai khrap, chamuk thoe dong rap kap bai-naYes, her nose is high and fits her face well.
- พิมล Pimonฉันอยากมีจมูกแบบนี้บ้างchan yak mi chamuk baep ni bangI want to have a nose like this too.
- วิทวัส Witthawatคุณก็มีจมูกที่สวยเหมือนกันนะkhun ko mi chamuk thi suai muean kan naYou have a beautiful nose as well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nose” translations and entries จมูก, นัตถุ์, นาสิก, ดัง, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries จมูก, ดัง, นัตถุ์, นาสิก, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
