งั่ง

Thai

Pronunciation

Orthographic/Phonemic		งั่ง ŋ ạ ˋ ŋ
Romanization	Paiboon	ngâng
	Royal Institute	ngang
(standard) IPA(key)		/ŋaŋ˥˩/(R)

Etymology 1

Adjective

งั่ง • (ngâng) (abstract noun ความงั่ง)

1. (vulgar, derogatory, very offensive) stupid; idiot.

Synonyms

• See โง่ (ngôo).

Etymology 2

Noun

งั่ง • (ngâng) (classifier องค์)

1. (พระ~) metal-cast image of the Buddha, but without the shoulder shawl.
2. (พระ~) image of the Buddha which does not yet undergo the eye-opening rite called เบิกเนตร.

Etymology 3

Noun

งั่ง • (ngâng) (classifier ตัว)

1. (นก~) a type of bird.