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Thai Vocabulary

How to use the word ‘smell’ in Thai Language | กลิ่น glìn

How to talk about smells in Thai language

กลิ่น หอม เหม็น | To smell in Thai language

Sàwàt dii kâ what is that smell?

In this very short Thai lesson, we will learn about some commonly used Thai vocabulary about smell. You will hear this a lot in Thai conversation particularly in reference to food.

คำศัพท์ kam sàp Vocabulary

กลิ่น/glìn / smell,odor ,scent

กลิ่นตัว/glìn dtua / body odor

หอม/ hɔ̌m/ good smelling

เหม็น/ měn / bad smelling

ได้กลิ่น/dâai glìn / to smell,can smell

Now you should be able to use the very to smell different ways in the Thai language.

By  Tik
Thai Language Teacher