fruit
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An everyday word for fruit, referring either to fruit in general or to particular pieces or kinds of fruit.
fruit
Refers to edible fruit, whether speaking about fruit as a category or particular kinds and pieces of fruit.
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ฉันชอบกินผลไม้ chǎn chɔ̂ɔp kin phǒnlamáay I like eating fruit. ฉันชอบกินผลไม้ details
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คุณชอบผลไม้อะไร khun chɔ̂ɔp phǒnlamáay aray What kind of fruit do you like? คุณชอบผลไม้อะไร details
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ผลไม้สด phǒnlamáay sòt fresh fruit ผลไม้สด details
Learning notes
Explanation
ผลไม้ is the standard everyday noun for fruit. It can refer to fruit in general or to particular fruit understood from context. It is formed from ผล (“fruit” or “result”) and ไม้ (“tree” or “plant”), but learners should treat ผลไม้ as a single word meaning “fruit.” It does not normally mean “result.” Use ชนิด or อย่าง when counting kinds of fruit. Individual pieces can often be counted with ผล or ลูก, though the most natural classifier may depend on the specific fruit.
Usage
It is common in everyday situations such as buying fruit at a market or supermarket, ordering juice or desserts, and discussing favorite foods, nutrition, or healthy eating.
Caution
Do not confuse ผลไม้ with ไม้ผล, which means a fruit tree or a crop grown for its fruit. When counting kinds of fruit, use ชนิด or อย่าง rather than ลูก.