ฟักทอง
fák-tɔɔng/fak̚˦˥.tʰɔːŋ˧/
The Thai word for "pumpkin" is ฟักทอง (fák-tɔɔng).
ฟักทอง is used to refer to the fruit of the pumpkin plant.
Meaning: fruit of this plant (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced fák-tɔɔng. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- Because of the 'gold' component in its name, the pumpkin is often associated with auspiciousness and good fortune in local culture.
- In Thai cuisine, ฟักทอง is frequently used in sweet desserts like sticky rice with pumpkin, whereas Western cultures primarily use it for savory pies or soups.
- The name ฟักทอง literally translates to 'gold gourd' because of the bright yellow color of its flesh.
Examples in context
- ฉันชอบกินฟักทอง.chan chop kin fak thong.I like eating pumpkin.
- ฟักทองลูกนี้ใหญ่มาก.fak thong luk ni yai mak.This pumpkin is very big.
- คุณอยากได้ฟักทองไหม?khun yak dai fak thong mai?Do you want some pumpkin?
Example conversation
In a grocery store, Vitwat and Pimol are choosing vegetables.
- วิทวัส Witthawatฟักทองสดมากเลยนะfak thong sot mak loei naThe pumpkin is very fresh.
- พิมล Pimonใช่ค่ะ พิมลจะซื้อลูกนี้chai kha. pimol cha sue luk niYes, Pimol will buy this one.
- วิทวัส Witthawatเอาไปทำแกงไหมครับao pai tham kaeng mai khrapDo you want to use it for curry?
- พิมล Pimonค่ะ ขอบคุณนะคะkha. khop khun na khaYes, thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pumpkin” translations and entries ฟักทอง, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ฟักทอง, CC BY-SA 4.0.
