Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the flow of Lao actions by chaining verbs to express complex, nuanced movements and outcomes.
- Sequence multiple verbs to describe fluid, multi-step actions.
- Integrate directional markers to clarify spatial movement.
- Apply resultative suffixes to define the outcome of an action.
你将学到什么
Serial verb constructions and how they function together. Explains the logic of verb strings.
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: Construct natural multi-verb sentences to describe daily tasks and directional movements.
技巧与窍门 (3)
Focus on the speaker
Focus on the result
Think Chronologically
核心词汇 (6)
Real-World Preview
Giving Directions
Review Summary
- V1 + V2
- V + ມາ/ໄປ
- V + ເຫັນ/ໄດ້
- V1 + V2 + Direction/Result
常见错误
Lao serial verbs don't need 'and' (ແລະ). Just place the verbs side by side.
Ensure the directional marker matches the perspective.
Remember that resultatives often follow the verb to show success.
本章规则 (4)
Next Steps
You've mastered the mechanics of Lao sentences! Keep practicing these strings to speak with true confidence.
Describe your morning routine using 5+ verb strings
快速练习 (8)
ຂ້ອຍໄປ___ເຂົ້າ.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Serial Verb Strings
ຂ້ອຍກິນ___
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Resultative Compounds
ລາວຍ່າງ___ (away)
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Directional Compounds
Which is correct?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Serial Verb Strings
Find and fix the mistake:
ຂ້ອຍບໍ່ໄປບໍ່ກິນ.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Serial Verb Strings
ຂ້ອຍໄປ___ປຶ້ມ.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb String Logic
Which is correct?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Resultative Compounds
Find and fix the mistake:
ອີ່ມກິນ
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Resultative Compounds
Score: /8