talk with
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- 1 talk with、chat、converse、discuss
This means to talk with someone in an interactive way. It can refer to casual conversation or to a relaxed discussion about a matter.
talk with、chat、converse、discuss
It describes speaking with someone back and forth, not simply saying something one-way. It covers anything from casual chatting to a mild discussion or consultation.
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เราพูดคุยกันทุกวัน raw phûut khuy kan thúk wan We talk every day. เราพูดคุยกันทุกวัน details
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Learning notes
Explanation
พูดคุย combines พูด “speak; say” and คุย “chat; talk,” so its core image is exchanging words with another person. Common patterns are พูดคุยกับ... “talk with ...,” พูดคุยกัน “talk with each other,” and พูดคุยเรื่อง... “talk about ....” The tone is neutral to slightly gentle, so it often suggests talking things through rather than confronting someone harshly.
Usage
It is commonly used for conversations with friends or family, light conversation with someone new, speaking with a teacher or supervisor, team discussions at work, and calm dialogue to work through a problem.
Caution
For simply saying something one-way, พูดว่า... or บอกว่า... is more natural. For a formal meeting, ประชุม is usually better, and for negotiation, เจรจา is often the more precise choice.
Differences from similar words
1 talk with synonyms
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คุย is a common casual word for chatting or talking. พูดคุย sounds a little fuller and can be used both for casual conversation and workplace discussion.
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ปรึกษา means to consult someone or seek advice. พูดคุย can include consultation, but it can also simply mean to talk or discuss.
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พูด is the broad verb for speaking or saying something, including one-way speech. พูดคุย implies an exchange with another person.
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สนทนา means to converse and often sounds more formal or written. พูดคุย is more natural in everyday speech.