กระรอก
squirrel
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It refers to a squirrel, a small rodent known for its bushy tail and quick movements.
squirrel
The everyday name for a squirrel.
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เด็ก ๆ ยืนดูกระรอกอย่างสนใจ dèk dèk yʉʉn duu krarɔ̂ɔk yàaŋ sǒncay The children are standing and watching a squirrel with interest. เด็ก ๆ ยืนดูกระรอกอย่างสนใจ details
Learning notes
Explanation
กระรอก is a general word for squirrels rather than the name of one particular species. It is used in both everyday conversation and writing about animals and nature. The classifier is ตัว: กระรอกสองตัว means “two squirrels,” and กระรอกตัวนี้ means “this squirrel.” The noun itself does not change form for the plural.
Usage
Use it when spotting squirrels in parks, gardens, or forests, or when talking about animal photos and videos. It fits descriptions of where squirrels are, what they are doing, and how many you saw.
Caution
Do not confuse กระรอก with กระแต, a tree shrew. They can look similar, but the names refer to different animals.