เจ้าบ่าว
groom
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This is the standard word for the man getting married, especially in the context of a wedding ceremony.
groom、bridegroom
Refers to the male partner as a participant in a wedding.
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เจ้าบ่าวกำลังรอเจ้าสาว câw bàaw kamlaŋ rɔɔ câw sǎaw The groom is waiting for the bride. เจ้าบ่าวกำลังรอเจ้าสาว details
Learning notes
Explanation
เจ้าบ่าว is the standard noun for the man taking part in a wedding as the groom. It is used naturally in everyday conversation as well as in wedding announcements, ceremonies, photography, and news reports. Its female counterpart is เจ้าสาว, meaning “bride.” The expression เจ้าบ่าวและเจ้าสาว means “the bride and groom.” When counting people, the classifier คน is used.
Usage
It is commonly used when discussing wedding preparations, the ceremony or reception, wedding photos, and invitations. Depending on context, it can also refer to a man as a future or soon-to-be groom.
Caution
เจ้าบ่าว means “groom” in relation to a wedding, not “husband” in married life; สามี is used for “husband.” Do not confuse it with เจ้าสาว, which means “bride.”