In English, the word close can be used as a verb or adjective. However, there are three different words for each function which are commonly used as the word close in Thai. Table of contents ปิด (pìt) – to close ปิด (pìt) is a word to close, shut, or turn off something that has been … Read more
Two common words that mean old in Thai are including เก่า (kàw) and แก่ (kæ̀æ). This article shows you the difference between เก่า (kàw) and แก่ (kæ̀æ). kàw (เก่า) เก่า (kàw) means something that has existed or has been used for a long time. It is also used to refer to something or someone you … Read more
There are three common words which mean before in Thai including ก่อน (kɔ̀ɔn), แต่ก่อน (tæ̀æ-kɔ̀ɔn) and เมื่อก่อน (mɨ̂a-kɔ̀ɔn). Let’s learn how to use them correctly. (Read about the word หลัง (lǎŋ) which is the antonym of ก่อน (kɔ̀ɔn) ก่อน (kɔ̀ɔn) as a conjunction Use it to connect two sentences to show that a particular event … Read more
Three words can be used as the word for in Thai including ให้ (hây), สำหรับ (sǎmràp), and เพื่อ (phɨ̂a). We will see how to use them. Table of contents ให้ (hây) = for someone or something in Thai Use when an action is done for someone or something. Structure(1): verb + ให้ (hây) + someone … Read more
There are two common words to say bring in Thai. The first one is เอา (ʔaw) and the second one is พา (phaa). You need to follow the structures below to use these words. เอา (ʔaw)…มา (maa) = to bring something You use this when you say you bring something or an animal with you. … Read more
การสะเดาะเคราะห์ (kaan-sadɔ̀-khrɔ́) or purification rituals are the rituals in Thai temples that some Thais participate when they visit Thai Buddhist temples. The ancient Thai people had a belief in supernatural, holy spirits, ghosts, etc. regardless of religion. Since we believe in something we do not see, the purification rituals have become a part of our … Read more
อยาก (yàak) means want in Thai. However, you don’t use this word exactly like the word want in English in some cases. In this lesson, I will show you how to use it correctly. You will also see the word เอา (ʔaw) which does not mean want in Thai, but it can replace the English’s … Read more
There are three common words that can be used as the word many in Thai language including มาก (mâak), เยอะ (yə́) and หลาย (lǎay). Let’s learn their differences and similarities, and also how to use them correctly.