massage the body
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- 1 massage the body、get a body massage
This expression refers to massaging the body and, depending on context, can describe either giving or receiving a body massage.
massage the body、get a body massage
To massage the body for relaxation or relief from tension, often with a broader focus than massaging one specific area.
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ฉันไปนวดตัวมา chǎn pay nûat tua maa I went and got a body massage. ฉันไปนวดตัวมา details
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พนักงานกำลังนวดตัวให้ลูกค้า phanákŋaan kamlaŋ nûat tua hây lûukkháa The staff member is giving the customer a body massage. พนักงานกำลังนวดตัวให้ลูกค้า details
Learning notes
Explanation
The expression combines นวด, “to massage,” with ตัว, “body.” Thai often omits the person giving or receiving a treatment when the context makes it clear. Although นวดตัว literally describes massaging the body, ไปนวดตัว normally means going to receive a massage. The recipient can be stated with นวดตัวให้ followed by the person, as in นวดตัวให้แม่, “massage one’s mother.”
Usage
It is commonly used when talking about visiting a massage shop or spa, asking someone at home for a massage, or relieving fatigue and muscle tension.
Caution
Context determines whether the subject gives or receives the massage. Use นวดตัวให้ followed by a person when the recipient needs to be clear. For one specific area, expressions such as นวดไหล่ “massage the shoulders,” นวดหลัง “massage the back,” or นวดเท้า “massage the feet” are more precise.
Differences from similar words
1 massage the body synonyms
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นวด is the general verb “to massage” or “to knead” and is not limited to the body. นวดตัว specifically indicates massaging the body.