กั้น
block
Native recording
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- 1 block、bar、obstruct、hold back (water)
- 2 partition、separate、divide off
กั้น means to put something in between so movement, view, water, or access is blocked, or to divide a space with a boundary or partition.
block、bar、obstruct、hold back (water)
This sense means to block, bar, or obstruct something by placing a barrier or boundary in the way.
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อย่ายืนกั้นประตู yàa yʉʉn kân pratuu Don't stand blocking the door. อย่ายืนกั้นประตู details
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กระสอบทรายใช้กั้นน้ำท่วม krasɔ̀ɔp saay cháy kân náam thûam Sandbags are used to hold back floodwater. กระสอบทรายใช้กั้นน้ำท่วม details
partition、separate、divide off
This sense means to divide or partition a space or area by making a boundary between parts.
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กั้นห้องด้วยผ้าม่าน kân hɔ̂ŋ dûay phâa mâan Partition the room with a curtain. กั้นห้องด้วยผ้าม่าน details
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ผนังกั้นห้อง phanǎŋ kân hɔ̂ŋ a room partition wall ผนังกั้นห้อง details
Learning notes
Explanation
The core idea of กั้น is creating a boundary or barrier between things. Depending on context, it can mean blocking a road, stopping light or view, holding back water, partitioning a room, or figuratively coming between people or actions. Common patterns include กั้น + noun, กั้นไม่ให้ + person + verb, and noun + กั้น for objects used as barriers.
Usage
It is commonly used for partitioning rooms, blocking roads or entrances, setting up barriers at construction sites or events, and holding back floodwater. It can also be used figuratively for something that comes between people or prevents an action.
Caution
For “close the door,” use ปิดประตู. กั้นประตู usually sounds like blocking the doorway or preventing passage through it.