In this post, we are going to learn how to use the prefix “kwaam” (ความ) to form a noun. The type of nouns it usually forms are those that we know exist but cannot see or touch them because they do not exist in a form of a material object. These nouns are commonly known as Abstract Nouns and they usually denote an aspect, idea, concept, trait, quality, feeling, or a state of attitude (i.e. truth, danger, happiness, knowledge). In… read more →
In this post, we are going to learn how to use the conjunction “waa” (ว่า) to introduce the subordinate clause. Remember, a subordinate clause contains a subject and a verb, but it needs to be attached to a main clause in order for the sentence to make a complete sense; and this is where the conjunction “waa” (ว่า) comes in – “main clause + waa (ว่า – that) + subordinate clause“. Observe the following examples below: – chan yawm-rap waa… read more →
In this post, we are going to learn how to construct sentences in the passive voice, why we use the passive voice, and when to use the passive voice in Thai. Hopefully, by the end of reading this post, you will understand more about the passive voice and can make informed choices whether or not to use the passive voice during a conversation with your Thai friends – or with me, in class. Before getting into what is the passive… read more →