Welcome to another post of Thai Language Grammar. In this one, we are going to learn how to use the prefix “garn” (การ). As mentioned in my previous post, Thai Language Grammar: Using “kwaam” (ความ), each prefix has its own meaning and the prefix “garn” (การ) has the same meaning as “task“, “activity“, “action“, “work“, “occupation“, “business“, “affair” and “matter“. Just like any other prefixes, “garn” (การ) cannot stand alone in a sentence. However, it can be added to some… read more →
In this post, we are going to explore different ways of using the verbs “to be” – “bpen” (เป็น), “yoo” (อยู่) and “keu” (คือ). These verbs are linking verbs and their main function is to link the subject with the rest of the sentence, usually to provide further information about that subject. However, they have their own specific usage. Let’s look at them below…. 1. Verb: bpen (เป็น) When we want to give information about someone or something, such as… read more →
In this post, we are going to explore different words that can be used to express wants, needs and desires. I hope you find it helpful. 1. Verb: ao (เอา) When we feel you would like to take or have something, we use “ao” (เอา). It has the same meaning as “to want”, “to take”, “to have”, “to get”, and it is placed between the subject and the noun – subject + ao + noun. Observe the following examples below:… read more →