มด
mót
ant
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- 1 ant
This is the everyday word for an ant, a small insect that lives in a colony.
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ant
Noun⭐️3 Common
It refers to ants, such as those seen crawling on the ground or gathering around food.
Learning notes
Explanation
มด is a neutral, everyday noun for ants in general. Use the classifier ตัว when counting them: มดหนึ่งตัว means “one ant.” มดกัด is used when an ant bites someone. An ant nest is called รังมด.
Usage
Use it when spotting ants indoors or around food, talking about an ant bite, or observing insects outdoors.