นุ่มกว่า
num kwa
The English phrase "softer" is translated into Thai as นุ่มกว่า (num kwa).
นุ่มกว่า is used to describe something that has a more flexible or fluffy texture than something else.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective นุ่ม (num), meaning 'soft' and the comparative particle กว่า (kwa), meaning 'more'.
Which one should you use?
Use นุ่ม to say something is 'soft', and use นุ่มกว่า to say it is 'softer' than something else.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the comparative 'softer' in Thai, you add กว่า (kwa) after the adjective.
How do you pronounce it?
num kwa
Did you know?
- The adjective นุ่ม is frequently used in the names of Thai desserts and drinks to signal a creamy or velvety texture, even if the item is a liquid.
- While นุ่ม (num) describes soft textures like silk or cotton, Thai speakers use the word นิ่ม (nim) to describe something soft but more firm, such as a sponge or a piece of cooked meat.
- The word นุ่ม (num) can also be used metaphorically in Thai to describe a person's voice or character as 'gentle' or 'sweet', rather than just a physical texture.
Examples in context
- ผ้าห่มผืนนี้เนื้อนุ่มกว่ามากphâa-hòm phuen níi néua nûm kwaa mâakThis blanket's texture is much softer.
Example conversation
Witawat and Sirin are shopping for bedding in a department store.
- วิทวัส Witthawatสิรินทร์ ลองจับผ้าผืนนี้ดูสิSirin loong jàp phâa phuen níi duu sìSirin, try touching this fabric.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinจริงด้วยค่ะ มันนุ่มกว่าผืนสีฟ้าอีกJing dûay khà. Man nûm kwaa phuen sii fáa ìikYou're right. It is softer than the blue one.
- วิทวัส Witthawatผมว่าเราควรซื้อผืนนี้Phǒm wâa rao khuan sʉ́ʉ phuen níiI think we should buy this one.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinเห็นด้วยค่ะ มันน่าจะใช้สบายกว่าHen dûay khà. Man nâa jà chái sà-baai kwaaI agree. It should be more comfortable to use.
