krung thep

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krung thep

A family visits Krung Thep to see its famous temples.

Definition

Proper noun: * Krung Thep: The Thai name for the capital city of Thailand. It is a shortened form of the city's ceremonial name, which is one of the longest place names in the world. In English, this city is most commonly known as Bangkok.

Usage Notes
  • "Krung Thep" is the official and native Thai name for the city. It is used in Thai language contexts.
  • In international and English-language contexts, "Bangkok" is the standard and expected name. Using "Krung Thep" in English conversation may require explanation for those unfamiliar with the Thai name.
  • The full ceremonial name is .
Examples
  • (Said by a Thai speaker in Thai.)
Advanced Usage
  • The name is often used in formal, official, or poetic contexts within Thailand to refer to the capital with a sense of grandeur and history, referencing its full, lengthy ceremonial title.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bangkok (n): The common English name for the city of Krung Thep.
  • Krungthep Mahanakhon: A common alternative transliteration and slightly longer form of the name.
Synonyms
  • Bangkok
  • The City of Angels (a direct translation of "Krung Thep")
Related Phrases
  • Krung Thep Maha Nakhon: A more formal variant of the city's shortened Thai name.
krung thep

A family visits Krung Thep to see its famous temples.

Noun
  1. the capital and largest city and chief port of Thailand; a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist architecture

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