Demonstrative Pronouns
Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of pointing things out in Thai with three simple demonstrative pronouns.
- Identify objects near you using 'nee'.
- Point to things at a distance using 'nan' and 'noon'.
- Combine pronouns with nouns to create clear sentences.
तुम क्या सीखोगे
Using 'nee', 'nan', 'noon' for proximity.
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'Nee' (นี่) का उपयोग 'यह' के लिएUse 'nee' to point out things right in front of you, just like saying 'this' in English.
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थाई में 'वह' (nan) का उपयोग कैसे करेंUse
nanto point to objects or ideas that are not in your immediate grasp but are still clear in the conversation. -
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noonto identify objects that are further away from both you and the listener. -
थाई संकेतवाचक: यह, वह, और दूर वाला (nii, nan, noon)Thai demonstratives follow the noun and change based on how far away the object is.
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: correctly identify objects based on their proximity to the speaker.
मुख्य उदाहरण (8)
टिप्स और ट्रिक्स (4)
Context is King
nee to be 100% clear.Context is King
nan is your safest bet!Use your eyes
The Finger Point
मुख्य शब्दावली (5)
Real-World Preview
At the Market
Review Summary
- นี่ (Nee) + คือ (kue) + Noun
- นั่น (Nan) + คือ (kue) + Noun
- โน่น (Noon) + คือ (kue) + Noun
सामान्य गलतियाँ
You used 'noon' for something close. Always use 'nee' for items in your hand.
If the object is far away, 'nee' is incorrect. Switch to 'noon'.
In formal or clear speech, you need the verb 'kue' to connect the subject to the noun.
इस अध्याय के नियम (4)
Next Steps
You have mastered demonstratives! Keep practicing by labeling your surroundings in Thai.
Point at items in your house and say their names using 'nee', 'nan', or 'noon'.
त्वरित अभ्यास (9)
I want to buy ___ (this) pen.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: थाई संकेतवाचक: यह, वह, और दूर वाला (nii, nan, noon)
Select the correct way to introduce a friend.
nee.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 'Nee' (นี่) का उपयोग 'यह' के लिए
Choose the correct way to say 'that car (over there)':
noon is used for things far away, and it must follow the noun.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: थाई संकेतवाचक: यह, वह, और दूर वाला (nii, nan, noon)
I want ___ (that) apple.
nan.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: थाई में 'वह' (nan) का उपयोग कैसे करें
I want ___ (that one over there).
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
Find and fix the mistake:
ฉันเอา ni (pointing to a far sign).
nan or nun, but nan is standard for 'that'.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: थाई में 'वह' (nan) का उपयोग कैसे करें
Find and fix the mistake:
nii khao suay (This rice is pretty)
nii must follow the noun khao.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: थाई संकेतवाचक: यह, वह, और दूर वाला (nii, nan, noon)
____ khue a-rai? (What is this?)
Nee is the correct word for 'this' when referring to something close by.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 'Nee' (นี่) का उपयोग 'यह' के लिए
Choose the sentence that refers to something at a medium distance.
nan is the correct term for medium distance.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: थाई में 'वह' (nan) का उपयोग कैसे करें
Score: /9
सामान्य प्रश्न (6)
wan-nee for today. nee is purely for physical location.nee works for one or many items.nan.nii is center stage with you, nan is in the audience, and noon is way at the back of the theater.
