Comparison: 'Kwa' vs 'Tee-sud'
Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of Thai comparisons to express your preferences clearly.
- Construct basic comparisons using 'kwa'.
- Refine your statements with superlative nuances.
- Apply comparative structures in daily conversations.
What You'll Learn
Advanced comparison structures.
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Comparing things with `kwa` (กว่า)Place
kwaafter an adjective to turn it into a comparative form meaning 'more' or '-er'. -
Thai Comparisons: Using `กว่า` (kwaa)Simply place
กว่าafter your adjective to compare two things in Thai. -
Thai Comparisons (kwaa)To compare two things in Thai, simply place 'kwaa' after your adjective to create a 'more than' comparison.
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 natural-sounding sentences comparing two or more items using Thai comparative markers.
Key Examples (6)
Tips & Tricks (3)
Tone Matters
kwa is a mid-tone.Drop the 'very'
mak (very) before กว่า. It sounds redundant to native speakers.Lazy Adjectives
Key Vocabulary (6)
Real-World Preview
Ordering Food
Review Summary
- A + [adjective] + กว่า + B
- A + [adjective] + ที่สุด
Common Mistakes
The particle 'kwa' must come after the adjective, not before.
Do not combine 'kwa' and 'tee-sud'. They serve different purposes.
When comparing people's size, use 'tua' (body) to be specific.
Rules in This Chapter (3)
Next Steps
Congratulations on finishing Level A2! You have built a strong foundation. Keep practicing, and you'll be fluent in no time.
Write a paragraph comparing your three favorite cities.
Quick Practice (8)
Find and fix the mistake:
กาแฟอร่อยมากกว่าชา
กว่า for comparisons.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Thai Comparisons: Using `กว่า` (kwaa)
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
kwa + [Comparison].frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Comparing things with `kwa` (กว่า)
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Thai Comparisons (kwaa)
An-nee ______.
kwa must follow the adjective reo.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Comparing things with `kwa` (กว่า)
Coffee is more expensive than tea: Kafae ______ cha.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Thai Comparisons (kwaa)
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
กว่า + Target.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Thai Comparisons: Using `กว่า` (kwaa)
วันนี้ร้อน ___ เมื่อวาน
กว่า to compare today's temperature to yesterday's.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Thai Comparisons: Using `กว่า` (kwaa)
Find and fix the mistake:
Nang sue nii kwaa sanuk nang sue nan.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Thai Comparisons (kwaa)
Score: /8
Common Questions (6)
kwa is strictly for adjectives and adverbs.กว่า (kwaa) placed directly after the adjective.
