นำเสนอ

Explanation

The core image of นำเสนอ is bringing content before an audience and making it available for them to understand or consider. It combines นำ, meaning “to lead or bring,” with เสนอ, meaning “to offer or propose.” It is used for giving presentations, presenting information, proposing plans, introducing products, and presenting news or other media content. These uses share the same basic idea; the best English translation depends on the object and purpose. The related noun การนำเสนอ means “a presentation” or “the act of presenting.” The verb is common in educational, professional, and media settings, though it can also occur in ordinary conversation.

Usage

It is commonly used when presenting a project or research at school, explaining data or a plan in a meeting, or proposing a product or solution to a client. It is also used for television programs and news organizations presenting stories, topics, or reports.

Caution

Do not normally use นำเสนอ for simply handing an object to someone; ให้ is appropriate in that situation. To introduce one person to another, use แนะนำ. นำเสนอ is used when content is being presented for understanding or consideration.

1 present synonyms

• เสนอ

  sanə̌ə propose

  เสนอ focuses on offering or proposing an idea, condition, or course of action. นำเสนอ has a broader range and often suggests presenting information or work in an organized, understandable way.

• แสดง

  sadɛɛŋ present

  แสดง broadly means to show, express, display, or perform. นำเสนอ specifically involves presenting content for an audience to understand or consider.