Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of turning actions and states into nouns to speak more fluidly and precisely.
- Transform verbs into nouns using the prefix 'kaan'.
- Convert abstract concepts and feelings into nouns using 'kwam'.
- Expand your vocabulary exponentially by applying these prefixes to various roots.
学べること
Turning verbs into nouns using 'kaan' and 'kwam'. Expanding vocabulary through prefixes.
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...Adding 'kaan' before a verb turns an action into a noun, perfect for describing processes.
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kwambefore an adjective to transform it into an abstract noun representing a feeling or state. -
名詞の接頭辞:動詞と形容詞を名詞に変える (`การ` & `ความ`)Use
การfor actions andความfor abstract feelings to turn verbs and adjectives into nouns. -
タイ語の動詞を名詞化する (การ/ความ)Adding
การorความbefore a verb or adjective turns it into a noun.
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 'kaan' and 'kwam' correctly to turn verbs and adjectives into nouns in conversation.
重要な例文 (8)
kwam-suk khong chan kue kan dai kin a-han aroi.
My happiness is being able to eat delicious food.
...ヒントとコツ (4)
Think Process
kaan.Think Abstract
kwam word!Context is King
Check the root
การ. If it is an adjective, go with ความ.重要な語彙 (6)
Real-World Preview
Office Talk
Review Summary
- การ + Verb
- ความ + Adjective/Verb
よくある間違い
'Walk' is an action, not an abstract concept, so it requires 'kaan'.
'Happiness' is a state of being, not an action, so it requires 'kwam'.
Do not stack prefixes. Only one nominalizer is needed.
このチャプターのルール (4)
Next Steps
You've done an incredible job mastering these prefixes. Keep practicing, and you'll soon be speaking with the nuance of a native!
Scan a news article and circle all words starting with 'kaan' or 'kwam'.
クイック練習 (10)
___ phleng pen ngai.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
Find and fix the mistake:
Kwam-rian (studying) is hard.
kaan.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
การ is required.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 名詞の接頭辞:動詞と形容詞を名詞に変える (`การ` & `ความ`)
Choose the correct noun formation:
ความ.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語の動詞を名詞化する (การ/ความ)
___ suk is very important for life.
kwam.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
Find and fix the mistake:
การรักเป็นเรื่องสำคัญ
ความ.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語の動詞を名詞化する (การ/ความ)
Find and fix the mistake:
kin pen khwam-suk.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
___ เดินทางไปเชียงใหม่สนุกมาก (Traveling to Chiang Mai is fun).
การ.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 名詞の接頭辞:動詞と形容詞を名詞に変える (`การ` & `ความ`)
___ เดินทางเป็นเรื่องสนุก (Traveling is fun)
การ.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: タイ語の動詞を名詞化する (การ/ความ)
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
Score: /10
よくある質問 (6)
การ is for actions (verbs), and ความ is for states or qualities (adjectives).