A2 · Elementary Chapter 62

Quantifiers

4 Total Rules
25 examples
1 min
Rules in This Chapter Quick Practice

Chapter in 30 Seconds

Master the art of counting and grouping objects with Thai quantifiers.

  • Identify objects using 'took' for collective totality.
  • Express partial groupings using 'bang'.
  • Assign specific classifiers like 'bai' to everyday items.
Count clearly, speak naturally.

What You'll Learn

Using 'took', 'bang', 'bai' for quantity.

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 'took', 'bang', and 'bai' to describe collections of items.

Key Examples (6)

1

Chan mee maew neung took.

I have one cat.

Thai Classifiers: Using `took` (ตัว)
2

Ao sua song took krub.

I want two shirts, please.

Thai Classifiers: Using `took` (ตัว)
3

I want to buy khai song bai.

I want to buy two eggs.

Using the Thai Quantifier 'Bai' (ใบ)
4

krapao bai ni suay mak.

This bag is very beautiful.

Using the Thai Quantifier 'Bai' (ใบ)
5

I have two cats.

I have two cats.

Counting Things in Thai (Classifiers)
6

Three friends are coming.

Three friends are coming.

Counting Things in Thai (Classifiers)

Tips & Tricks (4)

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Context is King

Always check if you are talking about a living being or an object.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Thai Classifiers: Using `took` (ตัว)
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When in doubt

If you don't know the classifier, 'อัน' is a safe bet, but 'ใบ' is better for flat things.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Quantifier 'Bang'
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The 7-Eleven Trick

If you forget the specific classifier, 'an' is the safest backup for small objects.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Using the Thai Quantifier 'Bai' (ใบ)
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The 'an' Hack

If you are stuck, 'an' is the safe generic choice for small objects.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Counting Things in Thai (Classifiers)

Key Vocabulary (5)

ทุก (took) every บ้าง (bang) some ใบ (bai) classifier for round objects ผลไม้ (phon-la-mai) fruit หนังสือ (nang-sue) book

Real-World Preview

shopping-bag

At the Fruit Market

Review Summary

  • ทุก + Noun
  • Noun + บ้าง
  • Noun + Classifier (ใบ)
  • Noun + Number + Classifier

Common Mistakes

In Thai, the classifier comes after the number, not before.

Wrong: ใบสามแอปเปิ้ล
Correct: แอปเปิ้ลสามใบ

'Took' typically follows the noun it modifies.

Wrong: ทุกแอปเปิ้ล
Correct: แอปเปิ้ลทุกใบ

Add the classifier to 'bang' to make it sound natural.

Wrong: แอปเปิ้ลบ้าง
Correct: แอปเปิ้ลบางใบ

Next Steps

You are making fantastic progress! Keep practicing these quantifiers, and they will soon become second nature.

Count items in your room using the correct classifiers.

Continue to: Comparison: 'Kwa' vs 'Tee-sud'

Quick Practice (8)

Fill in the correct classifier.

กระดาษสอง___

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ใบ
Paper is flat.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Quantifier 'Bang'

Fill in the blank with the correct classifier.

Chan mee maew neung ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: took
We use took for animals like cats.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Thai Classifiers: Using `took` (ตัว)

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the grammatically correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Maew song took.
The classifier follows the noun and the number.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Thai Classifiers: Using `took` (ตัว)

Fill in the blank with the correct classifier

Khao mee som song ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: bai
Oranges are round, so we use the classifier bai.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Using the Thai Quantifier 'Bai' (ใบ)

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct order:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: phuean sam kon
The order is Noun + Number + Classifier.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Counting Things in Thai (Classifiers)

Fill in the blank with the correct classifier for cats.

maew song ____

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tua
tua is used for animals like cats.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Counting Things in Thai (Classifiers)

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the grammatically correct way to say 'three bags':

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: krapao sam bai
Thai uses the Noun + Number + Classifier order.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Using the Thai Quantifier 'Bai' (ใบ)

Find and fix the mistake

Find and fix the mistake:

Sua ha kon.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Sua ha took.
Kon is for people, took is for clothes.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Thai Classifiers: Using `took` (ตัว)

Score: /8

Common Questions (6)

It is a Thai classifier for animals and certain objects.
No, use kon for people.
No, only for flat or container-like objects.
It is a word used to categorize nouns based on shape or function.
No, it covers bags, bowls, and hats too!
Yes, it is a core part of Thai grammar for counting items.
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