bend down
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- 1 bend down、lower one's head、lean forward
Describes lowering the head or bending the upper body forward and downward.
bend down、lower one's head、lean forward
Describes moving the head or upper body forward and downward, often to reach, see, or avoid something.
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ก้มลงหน่อย kôm loŋ nɔ̀ɔy Bend down a little. ก้มลงหน่อย details
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เธอก้มลงเก็บปากกา thəə kôm loŋ kèp pàakkaa She bent down to pick up the pen. เธอก้มลงเก็บปากกา details
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เขาก้มลงมองพื้น khǎw kôm loŋ mɔɔŋ phʉ́ʉn He lowered his head and looked at the floor. เขาก้มลงมองพื้น details
Learning notes
Explanation
ก้ม describes bending the head or upper body forward, while ลง adds a downward direction. Together, they emphasize movement from a higher position to a lower one. It is commonly followed by another verb. For example, ก้มลงเก็บ means to bend down and pick something up, while ก้มลงมอง means to lower the head or body to look at something. This is a neutral, everyday expression. Context determines whether only the head is lowered or the whole upper body bends forward.
Usage
It is commonly used when someone picks something up from the floor, passes under a low obstacle, avoids hitting their head, looks at something below, or lowers themselves to a child's level. It is also used to tell someone to lower their head or body.
Caution
ก้มลง does not itself mean “look.” Add มอง, as in ก้มลงมอง, when describing looking downward. It also differs from หมอบลง, which means getting very low or lying prone, and นั่งยอง ๆ, which means squatting. It does not normally refer to a formal bow or the Thai wai greeting.