กะทัดรัด
compact
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- 1 compact、well-proportioned、neatly sized、not bulky
- 2 concisely、succinctly、briefly and clearly
This word describes something that is compact, neat, and well put together without unnecessary bulk. For objects it means compact and practical; for writing or speech it means concise and well organized.
compact、well-proportioned、neatly sized、not bulky
Used for things, spaces, or shapes that are compact, well-proportioned, and practical rather than bulky.
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บ้านหลังนี้กะทัดรัด bâan lǎŋ níi kàthátrát This house is compact. บ้านหลังนี้กะทัดรัด details
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ดีไซน์กะทัดรัด diisay kàthátrát a compact design ดีไซน์กะทัดรัด details
concisely、succinctly、briefly and clearly
Used for writing, explanations, or presentations done concisely, with the main points kept clear and unnecessary words removed.
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เขียนให้กะทัดรัดกว่านี้ khǐan hây kàthátrát kwàa níi Write it more concisely. เขียนให้กะทัดรัดกว่านี้ details
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Explanation
กะทัดรัด carries a positive sense of being compact, tidy, and well arranged. It is not just about being small; it suggests that the size, shape, or wording is practical and not excessive. It works with physical things such as bags, rooms, houses, and designs, and also with writing or explanations.
Usage
You will often see it in product descriptions, reviews, interior design, comments about rooms or houses, and feedback on writing, reports, or presentations.
Caution
Do not treat it as the same as เล็ก, “small.” กะทัดรัด usually implies that something is compact in a useful, well-organized way, so it does not fit well for something that is merely small but awkward or inconvenient.
Differences from similar words
1 compact synonyms
2 concisely synonyms
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กระชับ is commonly used for concise, tight wording or explanations. กะทัดรัด can also describe compact objects, spaces, or designs.