Asking for Information
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.
What You'll Learn
Using question words like 'arai', 'tee-nai', and 'mai' to form inquiries. Mastering the art of the Thai question.
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The Thai Question Particle (ไหม)Simply place
maiat the end of your sentence to turn any statement into a yes/no question. -
Thai Question Words (Arai/Tee-nai/Krai)In Thai, keep your sentence structure normal and just replace the missing information with the question word.
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Asking Yes/No Questions in Thai (ไหม)Simply place the particle
ไหมat the end of any statement to turn it into a question. -
Thai Question Order (In-situ)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.
Key Examples (8)
Tips & Tricks (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
Key Vocabulary (5)
Real-World Preview
At the Market
Review Summary
- Statement + ไหม?
- Subject + Verb + Question Word
Common Mistakes
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.
Rules in This Chapter (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.
Quick Practice (7)
Choose the correct question:
ไหม indicates a question.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: The Thai Question Particle (ไหม)
Khun chue ___? (What is your name?)
arai to ask 'what'.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Thai Question Words (Arai/Tee-nai/Krai)
Choose the correct question:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Thai Question Order (In-situ)
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Thai Question Words (Arai/Tee-nai/Krai)
Khun pai ___?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Thai Question Order (In-situ)
คุณชอบดูหนัง___?
ไหม is the particle used for yes/no questions.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Asking Yes/No Questions in Thai (ไหม)
คุณชอบดูหนัง___?
ไหม to create a yes/no question.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: The Thai Question Particle (ไหม)
Score: /7
Common Questions (6)
arai (what) for other types.kin (eat) or pai (go).nii kue arai? (What is this?).ไหม.
