
Origin: Native Thai
Root Meaning: ข้าว (kâao) — is the base of the entire food vocabulary.
Beyond the literal Grain, ข้าว is used in: 1) กับข้าว 📣 (gàp-kâao—With Rice): Entrees or side dishes accompanying the main staple. 2) กินข้าว 📣 (gin-kâao—Consume Rice): To have a meal, even if the food isn’t rice.














































































































