กล่าว
state
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- 1 state、say、speak、deliver a speech
- 2 mention、refer to、discuss
กล่าว means to put something into words in a fairly formal way, such as stating, saying, mentioning, or giving an address. It is more formal than everyday พูด and is common in news, reports, speeches, and ceremonies.
state、say、speak、deliver a speech
This sense means to state or express something in words, often in a formal, public, or written context.
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อธิการกล่าวคำอวยพรแก่นักเรียน àthíkaan klàaw kham uay phɔɔn kɛ̀ɛ nák rian The rector gave words of blessing to the students. อธิการกล่าวคำอวยพรแก่นักเรียน details
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นายกรัฐมนตรีกล่าวสุนทรพจน์ naayók rátthàmontrii klàaw sǔnthɔɔráphót The prime minister delivered a speech. นายกรัฐมนตรีกล่าวสุนทรพจน์ details
mention、refer to、discuss
In the form กล่าวถึง, it means to mention or refer to a person, topic, or matter.
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รายงานนี้กล่าวถึงปัญหาสิ่งแวดล้อม raayŋaan níi klàaw thʉ̌ŋ panhǎa sìŋwɛ̂ɛtlɔ́ɔm This report discusses environmental problems. รายงานนี้กล่าวถึงปัญหาสิ่งแวดล้อม details
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เขาไม่ได้กล่าวถึงรายละเอียด khǎw mây dâay klàaw thʉ̌ŋ raaylaìat He did not mention the details. เขาไม่ได้กล่าวถึงรายละเอียด details
Learning notes
Explanation
The core idea of กล่าว is expressing content clearly in words. For ordinary everyday “say” or “speak,” พูด is usually more natural, while กล่าว fits news reports, official statements, ceremonies, speeches, and formal writing. Useful patterns include กล่าวว่า... “state that...,” กล่าวถึง... “mention/refer to...,” and กล่าวขอบคุณ “express thanks.”
Usage
It is commonly used in news articles, reports, meetings, ceremonies, speeches, official greetings, and formal writing. In casual conversation with friends, it often sounds too formal.
Caution
กล่าวหา means “accuse” or “allege,” so do not confuse it with กล่าวว่า “state that” or กล่าวถึง “mention/refer to.”
Differences from similar words
1 state synonyms
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บอก focuses on telling or informing someone. กล่าว focuses more on expressing the content in words, especially in a formal or reported context.
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พูด is the everyday word for speaking or saying something. กล่าว is more formal and is often used for reported statements, written language, and official remarks.