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เกลือ

kluea

Salt

Beginnernoun

Definition

A white substance used to season food.

Example

ใส่เกลือนิดหน่อย

Add a little salt.

Etymology

'เกลือ' (kluea) comes from the Proto-Tai root, which refers to salt, essential for preservation and flavoring in Thai cuisine.

How & Where It’s Used

'เกลือ' is used in both informal and formal contexts, often encountered in culinary discussions or when referring to seasoning.

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