นกแก้ว

นก แก้ว

Word Details

Metadata

Transliteration
nók-gâew
IPA
nók kɛ̂ːw
Tone
high|falling
Etymology
The term 'นกแก้ว' is a native Thai compound word combining 'นก' (bird) and 'แก้ว' (glass/crystal), referring specifically to parrots, known for their vibrant colors like shiny glass.

Word Components

นก bird
common word for bird species; Generic term for avian creatures, of which parrots are a type
แก้ว glass, crystal, precious
used in the compound to denote a type of bird
MEANING #1 Common
parrot
A bird known for its colorful feathers and ability to mimic human speech.
Parts of Speech
Noun
Formality
General
Difficulty
Beginner

Example Sentences:

นกแก้วสีสวยมาก
nók gâew sĕe sŭuay mâak
The parrot is very colorful.
นกแก้วสามารถพูดคำว่า 'สวัสดี' ได้
nók gâew săa-mâat pôot kam wâa ' sà-wàt-dee ' dâai
The parrot can say 'hello'.
นกแก้วชอบกินเมล็ดพืชและผลไม้สด
nók gâew chôp gin má-lét pêut láe pŏn-lá-mái sòt
Parrots like eating seeds and fresh fruits.
นกแก้วมีความสามารถพิเศษในการเลียนแบบเสียงมนุษย์
nók gâew mee kwaam săa-mâat pí-sèt nai gaan liian bàep sĭiang má-nút
Parrots have a unique ability to mimic human voices.
นกแก้วพันธุ์มาคอว์ในป่าอเมซอนมีสีสันสดใสและสามารถจำลองเสียงพูดของมนุษย์ได้อย่างน่าทึ่ง
nók gâew pan nai mee sĕe-săn sòt săi láe săa-mâat jam long sĭiang pôot kŏng má-nút dâai yàang nâa têung
Macaw parrots in the Amazon rainforest have vibrant colors and can remarkably mimic human speech.