Nominalization
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.
O que você vai aprender
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. -
Prefixos de substantivos: Transformando verbos e adjetivos em substantivos (`การ` & `ความ`)Use
การfor actions andความfor abstract feelings to turn verbs and adjectives into nouns. -
Nominalizando verbos tailandeses (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.
Exemplos-chave (8)
kwam-suk khong chan kue kan dai kin a-han aroi.
My happiness is being able to eat delicious food.
...การเรียนสำคัญมาก
Studying is very important.
Prefixos de substantivos: Transformando verbos e adjetivos em substantivos (`การ` & `ความ`)ฉันมีความสุขมาก
I have a lot of happiness.
Prefixos de substantivos: Transformando verbos e adjetivos em substantivos (`การ` & `ความ`)Dicas e truques (4)
Think Process
kaan.Think Abstract
kwam word!Context is King
Check the root
การ. If it is an adjective, go with ความ.Vocabulário-chave (6)
Real-World Preview
Office Talk
Review Summary
- การ + Verb
- ความ + Adjective/Verb
Erros comuns
'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.
Regras neste capítulo (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'.
Prática rápida (10)
Find and fix the mistake:
ฉันชอบการสวย (I like beauty).
ความ.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Prefixos de substantivos: Transformando verbos e adjetivos em substantivos (`การ` & `ความ`)
Find and fix the mistake:
การรักเป็นเรื่องสำคัญ
ความ.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Nominalizando verbos tailandeses (การ/ความ)
___ เดินทางไปเชียงใหม่สนุกมาก (Traveling to Chiang Mai is fun).
การ.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Prefixos de substantivos: Transformando verbos e adjetivos em substantivos (`การ` & `ความ`)
___ phleng pen ngai.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
___ suk is very important for life.
kwam.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
Choose the correct noun formation:
ความ.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Nominalizando verbos tailandeses (การ/ความ)
Find and fix the mistake:
Kwam-rian (studying) is hard.
kaan.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
Find and fix the mistake:
kin pen khwam-suk.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
การ is required.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Prefixos de substantivos: Transformando verbos e adjetivos em substantivos (`การ` & `ความ`)
Score: /10
Perguntas comuns (6)
การ is for actions (verbs), and ความ is for states or qualities (adjectives).
