ถั่ว
tùua/tʰua̯˨˩/
The Thai word for the English adjective "nuts" (meaning insane) is ถั่ว (tùua).
Meaning: insane (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced tùua (/tʰua̯˨˩/).
Did you know?
- The Thai word ถั่ว is actually a cognate of the Chinese word for 'bean', specifically from the Middle Chinese pronunciation of 豆.
- Unlike English, where 'nuts' can be a noun or an adjective, ถั่ว in Thai is primarily a noun that only functions as 'insane' through specific slang adoption.
- While 'nuts' in English refers to a specific food group, the Thai word ถั่ว is a broad category that can encompass various legumes and beans.
Examples in context
- ถั่วลิสงPeanut
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a wild travel plan.
- พิมล Pimonเราจะปีนเขาตอนกลางคืนกัน!rao cha pin khao ton klang khuen kan!We are going to climb the mountain at night!
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitพิมล คุณถั่วไปแล้วPhimon khun thua pai laeoPhimon, you've gone nuts.
- พิมล Pimonมันน่าตื่นเต้นดีออกman na tuen ten di okIt's actually exciting.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitมันอันตรายเกินไปครับman an-ta-rai koen pai krapIt is too dangerous.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ถั่ว, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ถั่ว, CC BY-SA 4.0.
