หอยนางรม
oyster
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This is the standard Thai word for an oyster, referring to either the living shellfish or oysters as food.
oyster
It refers to an oyster, whether discussed as a marine animal or as seafood.
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เขาแพ้หอยนางรม khǎw phɛ́ɛ hɔ̌ɔy naaŋrom He is allergic to oysters. เขาแพ้หอยนางรม details
Learning notes
Explanation
หอย is a broad word for shellfish, but หอยนางรม functions as a single name meaning “oyster.” It can refer to either the living animal or oysters served as food. The usual classifier for individual oysters is ตัว. When ordering food, a serving classifier such as จาน (“plate”) may be used instead.
Usage
It is commonly used when buying seafood, ordering oyster dishes, or discussing marine life, oyster farming, food safety, and shellfish allergies.
Caution
หอย alone refers broadly to shellfish and does not specifically mean “oyster.” Also, สด can suggest either “fresh” or “uncooked,” depending on context. Use กินดิบ when you need to state clearly that oysters are eaten raw.