plearn

English

Etymology

Blend of English play and learn, influenced by Thai เพลิน (phloen, “to enjoy; to be joyful; to be absorbed in enjoyment; to lose oneself in the moment”).

Verb

plearn (third-person singular simple present plearns, present participle plearning, simple past and past participle plearned)

  1. (neologism, Thailand, informal) To learn in an enjoyable, engaging, or playful manner; to acquire knowledge or skills while having fun.
    The new children's museum is designed to help kids plearn about science through interactive exhibits.
    • 2023 September 1, CPCR, The Center for the Protection of Children's Rights Foundation‎[1]:
      Plearn to play เล่นเพลินๆLearn ชิวชิว
      Plearn to play enjoyably, learn relaxedly.

Noun

plearn (uncountable)

  1. (neologism, Thailand, informal) The act or process of learning through play or enjoyment; enjoyable learning.
    The kindergarten emphasizes plearn as its primary teaching philosophy.
    • 2025 May 24, Albert Laurence School of Communication Arts, Instagram‎[2]:
      This year, the faculty introduced “Plearn” — a new concept combining Play and Learn, aiming to reshape education for the modern world 🌍.
    • 2020 September 14, Starfish Academy, “Play And Learn = Plearn”, in Starfish Labz‎[3]:
      Plearn คือการจัดการเรียนการสอนแบบเล่นปนเรียน เพื่อสร้างบรรยากาศที่สนุก และเพิ่มความสุขในการเรียนรู้
      Plearn is a play-based learning approach to teaching and learning, aimed at creating a fun atmosphere and increasing happiness in the learning process.

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