Thai · Body & Health

เท้า

thao

Foot

Beginnernoun

Definition

The part at the end of the leg; pointing feet at people is impolite in Thailand.

Example

เดินทั้งวันจนปวดเท้า

I walked all day and my feet hurt.

Etymology

'เท้า' (thao) refers to 'foot' and shares roots in the Proto-Tai etymology, which underlines the body's functional aspects in Thai culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'เท้า' is used in casual conversation, written discussions, and formal contexts related to health and anatomy.

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