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พ่อครัว

[pɔ̂ɔ-krua]

head of the family; head of household

Noun
General

Meanings

1

Meaning 1

Noun
Restaurant

chef

Notes

A professional responsible for cooking food; the flavor of Thai dishes often depends on the chef's skill.

Example

พ่อครัวกำลังทำอาหารเย็นอยู่ในครัว

pɔ̂ɔ-krua gam-lang tam-aa-hǎan yen yùu nai krua

The chef is cooking dinner in the kitchen.

2

Meaning 2

Primary sense
Noun
General

head of the family; head of household

Example

พ่อครัวมีหน้าที่ดูแลสมาชิกทุกคนในครอบครัว

pɔ̂ɔ-krua mii-nâa tîi duu-lɛɛ sà-maa-chík túk-kon nai krɔ̂ɔp-krua

The head of the household is responsible for caring for every family member.