Chapter in 30 Seconds
Shift your perspective and report news like a local pro.
- Express when something happens to you using 'Thuk' and 'Dai-rab'.
- Connect sentences to report what others said using 'Wa'.
- Master reporting verbs to clarify commands, questions, and statements.
你将学到什么
Understanding the use of 'thuk' for negative passive and 'dai-rab' for positive. Reporting what others said.
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dai-rabto describe being the recipient of an action, especially for formal or positive outcomes. -
使用 'Wa' (ว่า) 的间接引语The particle 'wa' is your essential bridge for reporting thoughts and statements in everyday Thai.
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泰语的间接引语 (`wa`)Simply put the speaker, the verb, and
wabefore the original sentence to report information naturally.
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 describe negative experiences using the adversative passive 'Thuk'.
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By the end you will be able to distinguish between positive and negative passive markers.
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By the end you will be able to report a conversation to a third party using 'Wa' and specific speech markers.
关键例句 (6)
技巧与窍门 (4)
Check the nuance
Neutral tone
dai-rab for neutral things like receiving emails or packages.Use 'wa' for clarity
Keep it simple
核心词汇 (7)
Real-World Preview
At the Office
Review Summary
- Subject + ถูก (thùuk) + (Doer) + Verb
- Subject + ได้รับ (dâai-ráp) + (Noun/Verb)
- Speaker + Verb (say/tell) + ว่า (wâa) + Sentence
常见错误
Using 'thuk' for a compliment sounds like you were 'punished' with a compliment. Use 'dai-rab' for positive things.
In Thai, you almost always need 'wa' after 'bok' to introduce the reported clause.
When reporting a 'yes/no' question, 'rue plao' is more natural than simply using 'mai'.
本章规则 (4)
Next Steps
You've just unlocked a major level of Thai fluency. Reporting and passive voice allow you to participate in adult conversations with depth and nuance. Keep practicing!
Watch a Thai news clip and try to write down three 'Khao bok wa...' sentences.
快速练习 (10)
Find and fix the mistake:
เขาถูกดีใจมาก
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Passive 'Thuk'
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
Dai-rab is used for receiving awards.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
เขาบอก ___ เขาจะมาพรุ่งนี้
wa is the standard connector for reported speech.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 泰语的间接引语 (`wa`)
Which sentence is correct?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Passive 'Thuk'
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
wa to connect the thought to the statement.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 泰语的间接引语 (`wa`)
Khao ___ wa khao cha ma.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 使用 'Wa' (ว่า) 的间接引语
Find and fix the mistake:
เพื่อนบอกว่าไปกินข้าวกัน
wa is present.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 泰语的间接引语 (`wa`)
Chan ___ rang-wan yai.
dai-rab.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
Find and fix the mistake:
Chan dai-rab ma gad.
doan.frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: ...
ฉัน ___ ดุโดยเจ้านาย
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Passive 'Thuk'
Score: /10
常见问题 (4)
tham wa to report that someone asked something.