Thai · Food & Drink
นม
nom
Milk
Beginnernoun
Definition
A white drink produced by cows.
Example
เด็กดื่มนมทุกเย็น
The child drinks milk every evening.
Etymology
'นม' (nom) comes from the Pali word 'noma', meaning milk. It reflects the dairy traditions that have spread to Thailand from various cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
'นม' is commonly used in informal and formal contexts. It appears in discussions about nutrition and beverages within Thai culture.