ผับ
pub
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- 1 pub、nightclub
- 2 abruptly、in quick succession
This word refers to a pub or nightlife venue with drinks and music. It can also describe an abrupt, quick movement.
pub、nightclub
A venue where people go for drinks and entertainment, often with live music or dancing.
abruptly、in quick succession
Describes a movement made suddenly and quickly, or a rapid series of movements when repeated.
Learning notes
Explanation
The noun comes from English “pub.” In Thailand, it can refer to a lively venue with loud music and dancing, so “club” or “nightclub” may fit better than “pub” in some contexts. แห่ง can be used as its classifier. The adverb follows a verb, as in หันผับ, “turn abruptly,” or ลุกผับ, “spring to one's feet.” The repeated form ผับ ๆ can describe movements occurring in quick succession.
Usage
The noun is used when arranging a night out or discussing a venue's music and atmosphere. The adverb appears in descriptions of sudden physical movements, such as someone turning sharply or getting up quickly.
Caution
The adverb is not a general substitute for เร็ว, “quickly” or “fast.” It typically describes a sudden movement rather than sustained speed.
Differences from similar words
1 pub synonyms
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บาร์ means a bar, with the focus on serving drinks. ผับ often suggests a nightlife venue with music or dancing, although the labels overlap.
2 abruptly synonyms
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ทันที means immediately and emphasizes the absence of delay. ผับ highlights the sudden, quick character of the movement itself.