สอด
insert
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- 1 insert、slip into、thread through
- 2 butt in、meddle、snoop into
This verb describes slipping something into a narrow opening or between things. Figuratively, it can mean intruding in someone else’s conversation or affairs.
insert、slip into、thread through
To slip or guide something into a narrow opening or between other things.
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สอดจดหมายไว้ใต้ประตู sɔ̀ɔt còt mǎay wáy tâay pratuu Slip the letter under the door. สอดจดหมายไว้ใต้ประตู details
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สอดด้ายเข้ารูเข็ม sɔ̀ɔt dâay khâw ruu khěm Thread the needle. สอดด้ายเข้ารูเข็ม details
butt in、meddle、snoop into
To intrude in a matter that does not concern you, usually with a critical or disapproving tone.
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อย่าสอดเรื่องของคนอื่น yàa sɔ̀ɔt rʉ̂aŋ khɔ̌ɔŋ khon ʉ̀ʉn Don’t meddle in other people’s affairs. อย่าสอดเรื่องของคนอื่น details
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เขาชอบสอดเรื่องชาวบ้าน khǎw chɔ̂ɔp sɔ̀ɔt rʉ̂aŋ chaawbâan He likes to pry into other people’s affairs. เขาชอบสอดเรื่องชาวบ้าน details
Learning notes
Explanation
The core image is of something entering a narrow opening or a space between other things. In its physical sense, สอด is used for actions such as slipping a letter under a door or passing thread through the eye of a needle. Figuratively, the same image is applied to intruding in another person’s conversation or private affairs. For example, อย่าสอดเรื่องของคนอื่น means “Don’t meddle in other people’s affairs.”
Usage
The physical sense is common when slipping paper or a card into a gap, or guiding a thin object such as thread through a small opening. The figurative sense is used when someone intrudes in another person’s conversation, family problem, or private affairs.
Caution
For simply putting something into a container, ใส่ is normally used. สอด is appropriate when something is slipped into a narrow opening, gap, or space between objects. In the sense of meddling, the word sounds critical. A direct command such as อย่าสอด can sound confrontational, especially when addressed to someone who should be treated respectfully.
Differences from similar words
1 insert synonyms
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แทรก emphasizes inserting something among existing items or content. สอด more directly evokes slipping a physical object through a narrow space.
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ใส่ is the general verb for putting something in or into something. สอด specifically suggests guiding or slipping it into a narrow opening or between things.
2 butt in synonyms
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ยุ่ง is a broad word that can mean getting involved, as well as being busy or complicated. สอด more specifically criticizes someone for intruding into affairs that do not concern them.
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เสือก can likewise mean butting into someone else’s business, but it is much ruder and more aggressive. สอด is still critical, though less blatantly offensive.