นบนอบ
bow respectfully
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- 1 bow respectfully、show deep respect
It describes lowering oneself or bowing to show deep respect, usually in formal or elevated language.
bow respectfully、show deep respect
To lower or bow oneself before someone as a visible expression of deep respect.
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นบนอบต่อครูบาอาจารย์ nópnɔ̂ɔp tɔ̀ɔ khruubaaaacaan Bow respectfully before one's teachers. นบนอบต่อครูบาอาจารย์ details
Learning notes
Explanation
นบนอบ is a verb for showing respect by physically or figuratively lowering oneself before another person. It may describe an actual respectful bow or a deeply deferential manner. It is uncommon in everyday conversation and is more at home in formal or elevated writing. The person receiving the respect can be introduced with นบนอบต่อ followed by the person.
Usage
It is used when describing deep respect toward teachers, elders, or highly esteemed people. It is most likely to appear in ceremonial settings or elevated written descriptions.
Caution
For ordinary “respect,” เคารพ is more common; for a generally humble and courteous manner, นอบน้อม is more natural. Because นบนอบ evokes pronounced deference or respectful bowing, it can sound overly solemn in casual situations.
Differences from similar words
1 bow respectfully synonyms
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นอบน้อม broadly describes a humble, courteous manner and is more readily used in modern contexts. นบนอบ places greater emphasis on lowering or bowing oneself as an expression of deep respect.
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เคารพ is the ordinary word for respecting someone or showing respect. นบนอบ is more elevated and suggests a deferential bowing or lowering of oneself.