Chapter in 30 Seconds
Unlock the ability to paint vivid pictures with words by mastering Thai adjective placement and modifiers.
- Position adjectives correctly after nouns.
- Transform adjectives into descriptive verbs.
- Modify descriptions using intensity markers like 'very' and 'a little'.
学べること
Using adjectives to modify nouns and their placement after the noun. Exploring descriptive patterns.
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タイ語の形容詞の語順 (名詞 + 形容詞)In Thai, always place the adjective after the noun it describes, without using a linking verb.
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タイ語の形容詞を動詞として使うIn Thai, adjectives are stative verbs, so you never need to use 'to be' to describe something.
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タイ語の強意語：『とても』と『少し』の付け方 (mak/noy)Add
makfor 'very' andnoyfor 'a little' directly after your Thai adjectives. -
タイ語の色表現In Thai, place the noun before the color, and skip the 'is' verb entirely.
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 everyday objects and people using colors, sizes, and intensity markers.
重要な例文 (8)
ヒントとコツ (4)
Think of it as a label
Drop the 'to be'
Context is King
mak to emphasize your excitement about food or travel experiences.The sǐi trick
重要な語彙 (6)
Real-World Preview
Shopping for a Bag
Review Summary
- Noun + Adjective
- Subject + Adjective
- Adjective + mak/nit-noy
- Noun + see + Color
よくある間違い
In Thai, the noun must come before the adjective. You are putting it in English order.
Do not use 'pen' (to be) with adjectives. The adjective itself acts as the verb.
Colors must be preceded by 'see' (color) when modifying a noun.
このチャプターのルール (4)
Next Steps
You are making phenomenal progress. Keep observing the world and describing it in your new language!
Label items in your house with sticky notes using Thai adjectives
クイック練習 (9)
Find and fix the mistake:
Suay sua
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語の形容詞の語順 (名詞 + 形容詞)
The weather is very hot: อากาศร้อน ______.
mak means very.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語の強意語：『とても』と『少し』の付け方 (mak/noy)
Find and fix the mistake:
chán pen hǐw
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語の形容詞を動詞として使う
The car is red: rót ______.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語の色表現
Find and fix the mistake:
แพงมาก (This is a little expensive)
noy is for a little, mak is for very.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語の強意語：『とても』と『少し』の付け方 (mak/noy)
The food ____ (good).
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語の形容詞を動詞として使う
Choose the correct order:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語の強意語：『とても』と『少し』の付け方 (mak/noy)
Find and fix the mistake:
sǐi-khǐao rót
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語の色表現
Ban ____.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語の形容詞の語順 (名詞 + 形容詞)
Score: /9
よくある質問 (6)
mak right after the adjective. Example: suay mak (very beautiful).
