Chapter in 30 Seconds
Unlock the ability to ask questions and gather information naturally in Thai.
- Identify essential question particles for inquiries.
- Construct simple information-seeking questions.
- Apply the in-situ word order rule correctly.
学べること
Using question words like 'arai', 'tee-nai', and 'mai' to form inquiries. Mastering the art of the Thai question.
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タイ語の疑問助詞 (ไหม)Simply place
maiat the end of your sentence to turn any statement into a yes/no question. -
タイ語の疑問詞In Thai, keep your sentence structure normal and just replace the missing information with the question word.
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...Simply place the particle
ไหมat the end of any statement to turn it into a question. -
...In Thai, keep the question word exactly where the answer would be in a normal sentence.
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: Formulate simple yes/no questions using the particle 'mai'.
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By the end you will be able to: Identify and use question words like 'arai', 'tee-nai', and 'krai' in sentences.
重要な例文 (8)
ヒントとコツ (4)
Tone matters
ไหม (question), low tone for ไม่ (no).Tone matters
Krai (who) has a different tone than kai (egg). Watch your pitch!The Tone Matters
Don't Overthink
重要な語彙 (5)
Real-World Preview
At the Market
Review Summary
- Statement + ไหม?
- Subject + Verb + Question Word
よくある間違い
Thai keeps the word order consistent. Don't move the question word to the front!
Question particles like 'mai' almost always come at the very end of the sentence.
Don't mix a specific question word (where) with a yes/no particle (mai) in the same sentence.
このチャプターのルール (4)
Next Steps
You are doing great! Keep practicing these patterns and they will become second nature.
Listen to a Thai podcast and try to identify the question particles.
クイック練習 (7)
คุณชอบดูหนัง___?
ไหม to create a yes/no question.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語の疑問助詞 (ไหม)
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語の疑問詞
Choose the correct question:
ไหม indicates a question.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語の疑問助詞 (ไหม)
คุณชอบดูหนัง___?
ไหม is the particle used for yes/no questions.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
Choose the correct question:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
Khun chue ___? (What is your name?)
arai to ask 'what'.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語の疑問詞
Khun pai ___?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
Score: /7
よくある質問 (6)
arai (what) for other types.kin (eat) or pai (go).nii kue arai? (What is this?).ไหม.
