Thai · Food & Drink

นม

nom

Milk

Beginnernoun

Definition

A white drink produced by cows.

Example

เด็กดื่มนมทุกเย็น

The child drinks milk every evening.

Etymology

'นม' (nom) comes from the Pali word 'noma', meaning milk. It reflects the dairy traditions that have spread to Thailand from various cultures.

How & Where It’s Used

'นม' is commonly used in informal and formal contexts. It appears in discussions about nutrition and beverages within Thai culture.

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