หล่อมาก
lo mak
The English phrase "very handsome" is translated into Thai as หล่อมาก (lo mak).
หล่อมาก is used to describe a man who is very physically attractive. In Thai, you do not need to include the verb 'to be' (is/am/are) when using an adjective like หล่อมาก to describe a subject.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective หล่อ (handsome) followed by the intensifier มาก (very).
How does it change in a sentence?
Doubling the intensifier มาก to มาก ๆ (mak mak) is a common way to add even more emphasis, meaning 'extremely handsome'.
How do you pronounce it?
lo mak
Did you know?
- To exaggerate even further than มาก ๆ, speakers might use หล่อทะลุจอ, which literally means 'handsome enough to break through the screen'.
- While หล่อมาก is common, you might hear someone use the word งานดี (ngaan dee), which literally means 'good work'. In modern Thai slang, this is a popular way to describe a person who is physically attractive.
- The word หล่อ can also be used as a verb meaning 'to cast' or 'to mold' metal, as in casting a statue.
Examples in context
- ทอมหล่อมากTom is very handsome.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe a person using หล่อมาก.Tatoeba #8817779 by pastelite, translation #1024770 by CK
- เขาน่ารักและหล่อมากkhao na-rak lae lo makHe is cute and very handsome.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sirin and Teerapat are watching a movie together.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinพระเอกคนนี้หล่อมากเลยphra-ek khon ni lo mak loeiThis leading actor is very handsome.
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatจริงด้วยครับching duai khrapThat is true.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinคุณคิดเหมือนกันไหมkhun khit muean kan maiDo you think so too?
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatใช่ครับ เขาหล่อมากจริงๆchai khrap khao lo mak ching chingYes, he is really very handsome.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
