นักรบ
warrior
Native recording
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A นักรบ is someone who fights in battle, especially a warrior or combatant. The word often suggests courage, strength, and a direct role in fighting.
warrior、combatant
A person who actively fights in a battle or war, with emphasis on the role of a fighter rather than simply membership in the military.
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นักรบผู้กล้าหาญ nákróp phûu klâahǎan a brave warrior นักรบผู้กล้าหาญ details
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นักรบออกไปรบเพื่อปกป้องบ้านเมือง nákróp ɔ̀ɔk pay róp phʉ̂a pòkpɔ̂ɔŋ bâanmʉaŋ The warriors went out to fight to defend their country. นักรบออกไปรบเพื่อปกป้องบ้านเมือง details
Learning notes
Explanation
The word is formed from นัก, which marks a person associated with an activity or role, and รบ, “to fight in war.” Its basic image is therefore “a person who fights.” It is used for historical warriors and for warriors in legends, fantasy stories, films, and games. It often carries positive associations of courage and strength. It can also be used metaphorically for someone bravely facing illness or hardship. This is an extension of its central image rather than a completely separate everyday meaning. The usual classifier for people is คน, as in นักรบสามคน, “three warriors.”
Usage
This word commonly appears in discussions of war and history, as well as in legends, literature, films, comics, fantasy, and games. It may also be used figuratively to praise someone who bravely faces hardship.
Caution
Use ทหาร for a neutral, general reference to a soldier or member of the military. นักรบ highlights active fighting or warrior-like courage, so it does not necessarily describe every person serving in a military role.
Differences from similar words
1 warrior synonyms
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ทหาร is the general word for a soldier or member of the armed forces. นักรบ emphasizes someone’s role as an active fighter or warrior.
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นักสู้ can refer broadly to a fighter, including an athlete or someone who perseveres through hardship. นักรบ has a stronger association with warfare, weapons, and warriors.