open an umbrella
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- 1 open an umbrella、use an umbrella
This phrase means to open and use an umbrella for protection from rain or sunlight.
open an umbrella、use an umbrella
To unfold an umbrella or hold it open for protection from rain or sunlight.
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ฝนตกแล้ว กางร่มเถอะ fǒn tòk lɛ́ɛw kaaŋ rôm thə̀ It’s raining now. Let’s open our umbrellas. ฝนตกแล้ว กางร่มเถอะ details
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อย่ากางร่มในบ้าน yàa kaaŋ rôm nay bâan Don’t open an umbrella inside the house. อย่ากางร่มในบ้าน details
Learning notes
Explanation
This verb phrase combines กาง, “to spread or unfold,” with ร่ม, “umbrella.” It can describe either the act of opening an umbrella or using it while it is open. The opposite action is หุบร่ม, “to close an umbrella.”
Usage
It is commonly used when someone opens an umbrella as rain begins, walks under an open umbrella, or uses one for shade from strong sunlight.
Caution
Use ถือร่ม when someone is merely holding an umbrella; กางร่ม implies that it is open or being opened. To say “close an umbrella,” หุบร่ม is the natural expression.