living room
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A room in a home where people relax, spend time together, or watch television.
living room
The main room in a home used for relaxing and spending time together.
Learning notes
Explanation
The word is formed from ห้อง “room” and นั่งเล่น “to sit and relax.” Its basic image is therefore a room where people relax. It is the ordinary, neutral term for a living room in a house or apartment. Its classifier is ห้อง; for example, ห้องนั่งเล่นหนึ่งห้อง means “one living room.”
Usage
It is commonly used when discussing the layout of a house or apartment, arranging furniture, or identifying a room to clean. It also appears in everyday conversation about where the family is relaxing or where guests should sit.
Caution
Although the word contains เล่น, it does not mean a children’s playroom. A playroom is usually called ห้องเด็กเล่น.
Differences from similar words
1 living room synonyms
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ห้องรับแขก is a reception room intended primarily for receiving guests. ห้องนั่งเล่น focuses on a room used for everyday relaxation, although one room often serves both purposes.