ฟูก
mattress
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- 1 mattress、padded sleeping mat
This word refers to a thick, padded mattress or sleeping mat placed under the body for sleeping.
mattress、padded sleeping mat
A thick, cushioned piece of bedding used under the body for sleeping, whether placed on a bed frame or directly on the floor.
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ฟูกนี้นุ่มมาก fûuk níi nûm mâak This mattress is very soft. ฟูกนี้นุ่มมาก details
Learning notes
Explanation
ฟูก is an everyday noun for thick bedding padded with materials such as cotton, kapok, or foam. It can describe both a traditional padded sleeping mat and a modern mattress used on a bed. It normally refers only to what lies under the sleeper. It does not include blankets or pillows: ผ้าห่ม is used for a blanket or covering, and หมอน means “pillow.” Classifiers such as หลัง, ลูก, and แผ่น may be used, depending on the mattress's form and the speaker's usage.
Usage
It is commonly used when discussing bedroom furnishings, preparing bedding for a move or a guest, or talking about the size, firmness, and thickness of a mattress in a furniture store, bedding shop, or hotel.
Caution
Although some dictionaries also gloss ฟูก as “cushion” or “foam,” เบาะ is normally the better word for a seat cushion or general padded cushion. Learners should primarily understand ฟูก as thick bedding placed under the body for sleeping.