Causative Constructions
Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of influence and delegation by using 'hai' to control actions in Thai.
- Construct sentences that force or cause an outcome.
- Grant permission to others using polite Thai structures.
- Issue effective commands that delegate tasks to people.
तुम क्या सीखोगे
Using 'hai' to express making or letting someone do something. Complex command structures.
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हेतुवाचक 'Hai': थाई में चीजों को पूरा करनाThe causative
haiis your go-to tool for instructing others and making things happen in Thai. -
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tham-haito connect a cause to an effect, just like saying 'makes me' or 'causes me to'. -
थाई व्याकरण: अनुमति देने के लिए `hai` (ให้) का उपयोगUse
haias a bridge to grant permission by placing it before the person and the action. -
...The particle
haifunctions as a causative bridge to instruct others to perform specific actions.
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: Use 'hai' to delegate simple tasks to colleagues or service staff.
मुख्य उदाहरण (8)
टिप्स और ट्रिक्स (4)
The 'Middle' Rule
hai in the middle of your request to avoid confusion.Think of it as a bridge
tham-hai as a bridge connecting a cause to an effect.Context is King
hai. If a person follows it, it's permission. If a noun follows it, it's a gift!Mastering the flow
hai.मुख्य शब्दावली (5)
Real-World Preview
At the Office
Review Summary
- [Subject] + ให้ + [Person] + [Verb]
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Students often forget to place the person between 'hai' and the verb.
Always use 'tham-hai' for cause-effect, not just 'tham'.
Don't forget the 'hai' after the command verb!
इस अध्याय के नियम (4)
Next Steps
You've conquered the causative! You are now speaking like a true manager of the Thai language. Keep practicing!
Translate 5 workplace instructions into Thai.
त्वरित अभ्यास (8)
_____ phom pai. (Let me go.)
hai is the word for 'let' or 'allow' in this context.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: थाई व्याकरण: अनुमति देने के लिए `hai` (ให้) का उपयोग
Find and fix the mistake:
khao pai hai (Let him go)
hai must come before the person.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: थाई व्याकरण: अनुमति देने के लिए `hai` (ให้) का उपयोग
Bork ___ khao ror.
hai to indicate who is being told to wait.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: हेतुवाचक 'Hai': थाई में चीजों को पूरा करना
Choose the correct usage of causative `hai`:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: हेतुवाचक 'Hai': थाई में चीजों को पूरा करना
Find and fix the mistake:
Khao tam hai.
hai.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: हेतुवाचक 'Hai': थाई में चीजों को पूरा करना
Choose the correct sentence for 'Let him eat':
hai + person + verb.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: थाई व्याकरण: अनुमति देने के लिए `hai` (ให้) का उपयोग
Pee ____ nong tham ngan.
hai to indicate that the older sibling is making the younger one work.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
กาแฟแก้วนี้ ___ ฉันตื่นตัว
tham-hai to describe how the coffee caused the state of being alert.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
Score: /8
सामान्य प्रश्न (6)
hai functions as a causative verb in Thai. It triggers the action that follows.