คลับ
club
Native recording
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- 1 club、nightclub
- 2 club、association、membership group
This loanword from English “club” refers to a place or group where people gather around entertainment or a shared interest. In everyday speech, it often means a nightclub.
club、nightclub
A nighttime entertainment venue with music, drinks, dancing, or a DJ. In casual speech, คลับ can be used instead of the fuller ไนต์คลับ.
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คลับนี้เพลงดี khlàp níi phleeŋ dii This club has good music. คลับนี้เพลงดี details
club、association、membership group
A group, association, or membership-based organization built around a shared interest or purpose. It sounds modern and fairly casual compared with some native Thai alternatives.
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คลับคนรักหนัง khlàp khon rák nǎŋ a club for movie lovers คลับคนรักหนัง details
Learning notes
Explanation
คลับ is a loanword from English “club.” Its core idea is a place or group where people gather. In nightlife contexts it means a nightclub; in hobby, sports, or fan contexts it means a club or association. When counting venues, แห่ง or ที่ can be used.
Usage
It is common in conversations about nightlife, music, DJs, bars, and going out. It also appears often in words like แฟนคลับ for fan communities around celebrities, media, or sports.
Caution
Do not confuse คลับ with ครับ, the polite particle commonly used by male speakers. For official school clubs or organized activity groups, ชมรม may sound more natural than คลับ.
Differences from similar words
1 club synonyms
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ไนต์คลับ specifically means “nightclub.” คลับ is shorter and more conversational, and depending on context it can also mean a club or association.
2 club synonyms
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ชมรม is a more natural word for a school or community club and can sound more formal. คลับ feels like a modern loanword and is common for hobby groups, services, and online communities.
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สโมสร is often used for sports clubs or more established membership organizations. คลับ is broader and usually sounds lighter and more casual.