ชอบกล
strange
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- 1 strange、odd、peculiar、suspicious、not quite right
It describes something that feels strange, odd, or not quite right. It often suggests an uneasy sense that something is unnatural or suspicious, not just unusual.
strange、odd、peculiar、suspicious、not quite right
Used when a situation, story, behavior, or appearance feels odd, unnatural, or suspicious.
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เรื่องนี้ชอบกล rʉ̂aŋ níi chɔ̂ɔpkon This story seems strange. เรื่องนี้ชอบกล details
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ฟังดูชอบกลนะ faŋ duu chɔ̂ɔpkon ná That sounds a bit odd. ฟังดูชอบกลนะ details
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เขาทำท่าชอบกล khǎw tham thâa chɔ̂ɔpkon He is acting strangely. เขาทำท่าชอบกล details
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มีอะไรชอบกล mii aray chɔ̂ɔpkon Something is not quite right. มีอะไรชอบกล details
Learning notes
Explanation
ชอบกล is an adjective used when a story, situation, or person’s behavior feels odd or not quite right. It often carries more uneasiness than a simple “unusual,” suggesting that something may be unnatural or slightly suspicious. Although it contains ชอบ, it does not mean “like” in this word.
Usage
It is used in everyday conversation, storytelling, and reports when something about a situation, explanation, or behavior feels off. Common patterns include เรื่องนี้ชอบกล “this matter is strange” and ฟังดูชอบกล “that sounds odd.”
Caution
Do not interpret ชอบกล as “like.” For something that is merely unusual or different, แปลก is often the more natural choice.