แมงมุม
spider
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This is the everyday Thai word for a spider, an eight-legged animal that produces silk.
spider
It refers to spiders of any kind or size.
Learning notes
Explanation
แมงมุม is a neutral noun used in both everyday conversation and descriptions of wildlife. It includes spiders that hunt without building webs. Use the classifier ตัว when counting spiders: แมงมุมสองตัว means “two spiders.” The order is noun + number + classifier.
Usage
Use it when spotting a spider in the house or garden, talking about a fear of spiders, or discussing wildlife in nature activities and biology lessons.
Caution
Do not confuse แมงมุม with แมลง, meaning “insect.” Spiders are not insects. The correct spelling is แมงมุม, not แมลงมุม. แมงมุม refers to the animal itself. Use ใยแมงมุม for a spiderweb.