Thai · Food & Drink
เกลือ
kluea
Salt
Beginnernoun
Definition
A white substance used to season food.
Example
ใส่เกลือนิดหน่อย
Add a little salt.
Etymology
'เกลือ' (kluea) comes from the Proto-Tai root, which refers to salt, essential for preservation and flavoring in Thai cuisine.
How & Where It’s Used
'เกลือ' is used in both informal and formal contexts, often encountered in culinary discussions or when referring to seasoning.