Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of expressing what you can do, must do, and want to do in Thai.
- Identify the correct placement of modal verbs.
- Formulate polite requests for permission.
- Express personal desires and social requirements clearly.
学べること
Expressing ability, obligation, and permission using modal verbs. Navigating social expectations.
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可能を表す 'Dai' (できる)The word
daiis your universal 'can' in Thai, needing no conjugation or changes based on the subject. -
Thai Obligation: How to use 'tong' (ต้อง)Use 'tong' (ต้อง) before a verb to express an obligation or necessity in Thai.
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タイ語で許可を求める (dai)Adding
dai maito the end of your verb turns any action into a polite permission request. -
タイ語で「~したい」を言う (`yak`)The word
yakis your go-to Thai term for expressing casual wants and desires in daily life.
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: express basic ability, obligation, permission, and desire in daily conversations.
重要な例文 (8)
Mai tong gin phed kor dai.
You don't have to eat spicy food.
Thai Obligation: How to use 'tong' (ต้อง)ヒントとコツ (4)
Context is King
Placement
Don't overthink
Drop the Subject
重要な語彙 (6)
Real-World Preview
At the Local Market
Review Summary
- Subject + Verb + ได้
- Subject + ต้อง + Verb
- Verb + ได้ + ไหม
- Subject + อยาก + Verb
よくある間違い
Ability 'dai' must follow the verb, not precede it.
'Tong' acts as a modal auxiliary and must come before the main verb.
You don't need 'dai' when using 'yak'; 'yak' already carries the desire to perform the action.
このチャプターのルール (4)
Next Steps
You're doing fantastic! Keep building those sentences.
Practice saying sentences aloud to native speakers.
クイック練習 (10)
Find and fix the mistake:
Nang dai.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語で許可を求める (dai)
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Thai Obligation: How to use 'tong' (ต้อง)
Find and fix the mistake:
Chan yak telefon.
yak dai (want to get).frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語で「~したい」を言う (`yak`)
Choose the correct permission request:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語で許可を求める (dai)
Chan ___ pai suea.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 可能を表す 'Dai' (できる)
Choose the most natural sentence:
yak must come before the verb 'to eat' (gin).frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語で「~したい」を言う (`yak`)
___ (take a photo) dai mai?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語で許可を求める (dai)
Find and fix the mistake:
Chan dai speak Thai.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 可能を表す 'Dai' (できる)
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 可能を表す 'Dai' (できる)
ผม ___ ไปโรงเรียน (I have to go to school).
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Thai Obligation: How to use 'tong' (ต้อง)
Score: /10
よくある質問 (6)
mai before dai. Example: mai dai (cannot).