คำสาป
curse
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- 1 curse、words of a curse
This noun refers to a curse believed to bring misfortune, harm, or an unwanted condition through words or supernatural power.
curse、words of a curse
It refers to spoken words of ill will or, more broadly, the supernatural power or condition believed to cause harm or misfortune.
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ถอนคำสาป thɔ̌ɔn kham sàap lift a curse ถอนคำสาป details
Learning notes
Explanation
The word is formed from คำ “word” and สาป “to curse.” Despite this literal structure, it can refer not only to spoken words but also to their supposed supernatural power or to the curse affecting someone or something. Common combinations include ถอนคำสาป “lift a curse,” แก้คำสาป “break or undo a curse,” and ถูกคำสาป “be under a curse.”
Usage
It is especially common in fairy tales, myths, ghost stories, horror, fantasy, movies, and games. It also appears in discussions of legends and folk beliefs. Figuratively, it may describe a persistent burden, destructive legacy, or seemingly inescapable fate.
Caution
คำสาป is a noun meaning “a curse.” To express the action “to curse someone,” use the verb สาป without คำ. It does not ordinarily mean a mere insult or swear word.
Differences from similar words
1 curse synonyms
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คำแช่ง focuses on words spoken to wish misfortune on someone and may be used without implying actual magic. คำสาป more readily refers to a supernatural curse or the cursed condition it creates.