Thai · Food & Drink
น้ำตาล
namtan
Sugar
Beginnernoun
Definition
A sweet substance; Thai food often balances sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.
Example
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาลครับ
No sugar, please.
Etymology
'น้ำตาล' (namtan) originates from a compound of 'น้ำ' (nam, meaning 'water') and 'ตาล' (tan, referring to palm sugar), showing Thailand's sugar production history.
How & Where It’s Used
'น้ำตาล' is used in both spoken and written forms and is relevant in various culinary discussions and recipes.