뜻
Fruit that is not processed
문화적 배경
Fruit is often served with a dip called 'Prik Gub Klua' (Chili and Salt). Even 'Phon-la-mai sot' like green mango or guava is rarely eaten plain. Fresh fruit is a primary offering ('Sangkha-than') to monks and on spirit houses. It must be 'sot' (fresh) and beautiful to show respect. It is very common for colleagues to share a large bag of sliced fresh fruit in the afternoon as a healthy 'snack break' (Ging-len). Thai traditional medicine categorizes fresh fruits into 'cooling' and 'heating' types. Eating 'Phon-la-mai sot' is seen as a way to balance body elements.
The 'Sot-Sot' Rule
If you want to emphasize that the fruit was literally just picked, say 'Sot-sot' (doubling the word). It makes you sound very native.
Wash your fruit
Even if it's 'Phon-la-mai sot', always wash it or buy it from a vendor who peels it in front of you to ensure hygiene.
뜻
Fruit that is not processed
The 'Sot-Sot' Rule
If you want to emphasize that the fruit was literally just picked, say 'Sot-sot' (doubling the word). It makes you sound very native.
Wash your fruit
Even if it's 'Phon-la-mai sot', always wash it or buy it from a vendor who peels it in front of you to ensure hygiene.
Don't refuse fruit
If a Thai elder offers you 'Phon-la-mai sot', it's polite to take at least one piece, even if you are full.
Look for the mist
In supermarkets, 'Phon-la-mai sot' is often kept under automatic misters. This is a great visual cue for the word 'Sot'.
셀프 테스트
Which is the correct way to say 'I want to buy fresh fruit'?
ฉันอยากซื้อ...
In Thai, the noun (ผลไม้) must come before the adjective (สด).
Fill in the blank with the word for 'fresh'.
น้ำส้มนี้ทำจากผลไม้___ (This orange juice is made from ___ fruit.)
'Sot' is the specific word for fresh produce.
Match the Thai phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four most common fruit-related collocations.
Complete the dialogue at the fruit stall.
Customer: มะม่วงนี้___ไหมครับ? Vendor: สดมากค่ะ เพิ่งมาจากสวนเลย
The customer is asking if the mangoes are fresh.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Types of Fruit in Thailand
ผลไม้สด (Fresh)
- • Mango
- • Durian
- • Watermelon
ผลไม้แห้ง (Dried)
- • Dried Mango
- • Raisins
- • Banana Chips
ผลไม้กระป๋อง (Canned)
- • Lychee in syrup
- • Rambutan
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제ฉันอยากซื้อ...
In Thai, the noun (ผลไม้) must come before the adjective (สด).
น้ำส้มนี้ทำจากผลไม้___ (This orange juice is made from ___ fruit.)
'Sot' is the specific word for fresh produce.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
These are the four most common fruit-related collocations.
Customer: มะม่วงนี้___ไหมครับ? Vendor: สดมากค่ะ เพิ่งมาจากสวนเลย
The customer is asking if the mangoes are fresh.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes! 'Phak sot' (ผักสด) means fresh vegetables. It works for most natural food items.
It's both. Thai doesn't use plural markers. Context tells you if it's one fruit or many.
Usually 'Phon-la-mai op-haeng' (dried) or 'Phon-la-mai kra-pong' (canned).
It's a cultural preference to balance the sweetness or sourness of the fruit. It's called 'Kruang-jim'.
Ask 'Pen phon-la-mai in-tree mai?' (Is it organic fruit?)
It is a low tone (เสียงเอก). Your voice should drop.
No. For water, we say 'Nam plao' (plain water) or 'Nam yen' (cold water). 'Nam sot' is not used.
It means 'Fresh Market' — the traditional open-air markets where people buy daily produce.
It is neutral. In very formal settings, you might hear 'Phon-la-pruk', but that is rare.
Say 'Chop ma-muang sot' (ชอบมะม่วงสด).
관련 표현
ผลไม้ตามฤดูกาล
specialized formSeasonal fruit
ของสด
similarFresh produce/groceries
น้ำผลไม้สด
builds onFresh fruit juice
ผลไม้แห้ง
contrastDried fruit
ผลไม้รถเข็น
specialized formStreet cart fruit
