Plant a Tree

Learn the Thai words you need to talk about gardening and planting trees! This lesson describes the parts of a tree, from a young seedling to a fully grown tree with branches, leaves, flowers and fruit. You’ll learn the difference between เม็ด (mét) and เมล็ด (má-lét), explore common gardening tools, and hear how to plant, water and care for trees. Every item is described clearly, so you can follow along even when you’re only listening. The lesson finishes with a five-question quiz to test what you’ve learned.

Thai Vocabulary:
ต้นกล้า (dtôn glâa) – Seedling
เมล็ด (má-lét) – Seed (for planting)
เสียม (sǐam) – Trowel / Small spade
จอบ (jɔ̀ɔp) – Hoe
สายยาง (sǎai yaang) – Garden hose
บัวรดน้ำ (bua rót náam) – Watering can
กรรไกรตัดแต่งกิ่ง (gan-grai dtàt dtɛ̀ng gìng) – Pruning shears

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Plant a Tree

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