Passive Voice and Reported Speech
Chapter in 30 Seconds
Shift your perspective and report news like a local pro.
- Express when something happens to you using 'Thuk' and 'Dai-rab'.
- Connect sentences to report what others said using 'Wa'.
- Master reporting verbs to clarify commands, questions, and statements.
چی یاد میگیری
Understanding the use of 'thuk' for negative passive and 'dai-rab' for positive. Reporting what others said.
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dai-rabto describe being the recipient of an action, especially for formal or positive outcomes. -
نقل قول غیرمستقیم با 'Wa' (ว่า)The particle 'wa' is your essential bridge for reporting thoughts and statements in everyday Thai.
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نقل قول در زبان تایلندیSimply put the speaker, the verb, and
wabefore the original sentence to report information naturally.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to describe negative experiences using the adversative passive 'Thuk'.
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By the end you will be able to distinguish between positive and negative passive markers.
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By the end you will be able to report a conversation to a third party using 'Wa' and specific speech markers.
مثالهای کلیدی (6)
Phom khit wa raan nee aroi
I think that this restaurant is delicious.
نقل قول غیرمستقیم با 'Wa' (ว่า)نکات و ترفندها (4)
Check the nuance
Neutral tone
dai-rab for neutral things like receiving emails or packages.Use 'wa' for clarity
Keep it simple
واژگان کلیدی (7)
Real-World Preview
At the Office
Review Summary
- Subject + ถูก (thùuk) + (Doer) + Verb
- Subject + ได้รับ (dâai-ráp) + (Noun/Verb)
- Speaker + Verb (say/tell) + ว่า (wâa) + Sentence
اشتباهات رایج
Using 'thuk' for a compliment sounds like you were 'punished' with a compliment. Use 'dai-rab' for positive things.
In Thai, you almost always need 'wa' after 'bok' to introduce the reported clause.
When reporting a 'yes/no' question, 'rue plao' is more natural than simply using 'mai'.
قواعد این فصل (4)
Next Steps
You've just unlocked a major level of Thai fluency. Reporting and passive voice allow you to participate in adult conversations with depth and nuance. Keep practicing!
Watch a Thai news clip and try to write down three 'Khao bok wa...' sentences.
تمرین سریع (10)
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
wa to connect the thought to the statement.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: نقل قول در زبان تایلندی
Khao ___ wa khao cha ma.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: نقل قول غیرمستقیم با 'Wa' (ว่า)
Find and fix the mistake:
เพื่อนบอกว่าไปกินข้าวกัน
wa is present.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: نقل قول در زبان تایلندی
Which sentence is correct?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Passive 'Thuk'
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
Dai-rab is used for receiving awards.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
Find and fix the mistake:
เขาถูกดีใจมาก
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Passive 'Thuk'
เขาบอก ___ เขาจะมาพรุ่งนี้
wa is the standard connector for reported speech.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: نقل قول در زبان تایلندی
Find and fix the mistake:
Chan dai-rab ma gad.
doan.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
Chan ___ rang-wan yai.
dai-rab.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
ฉัน ___ ดุโดยเจ้านาย
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Passive 'Thuk'
Score: /10
سوالات رایج (4)
tham wa to report that someone asked something.