Growing in Thai

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the adverb ยัง (yāng), which means ‘still.’ It is used to show that a situation, action, or state continues up to the present and has not changed.

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the common Thai pattern ไม่…เท่าไหร่ (mâi…thâo-hrài), which can be translated to ‘not very…,’ ‘not much,’ ‘not really,’ or ‘not that…’ It is used to express that something is less than expected or not to a great degree.

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the common Thai pattern ไม่…มากนัก (mâi…mâak nák), which can be translated to ‘not very…’ or ‘not particularly…’ It is a common Thai pattern used to soften a negative statement, making it sound more polite and less direct than simply saying ไม่… (mâi… = not…)

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the adverb of time ตลอดเวลา (dtà-hlàwd wāy-lāa), which means ‘all the time,’ ‘the whole time,’ ‘constantly,’ or ‘at all times.’ It describes an action or state that continues over an entire period, rather than simply describing how often something happens.

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the common Thai pattern ยิ่ง…ยิ่ง… (yîng… yîng…), which can be translated to ‘the more…, the more…’ This structure is used to show that as one thing increased or changes, another thing also increases or changes.

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the adverb of time อีกสักครู่ (èek sàk-khrûu), which means ‘in a little while,’ ‘in a moment,’ ‘shortly,’ or ‘just a moment longer.’ Thai speakers use this expression to indicate that something will happen after a brief wait, making it a common and polite way to talk about the near future.

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the verb ส่ง (sòng), which means ‘to send,’ ‘to deliver,’ ‘to hand in,’ ‘to submit,’ or ‘to drop off.’ The core idea of ส่ง (sòng) is moving a person, object, or information from one place or person to another.

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the common Thai pattern … แล้ว … อีก (… láew … èek), which expresses repeated actions. By repeating the same verb with แล้ว (láew = already) and อีก (èek = again), Thai speakers emphasise that something happens over and over again.

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the idiomatic expression หนักเอาเบาสู้ (hnàk āo bāo sûu), which means ‘to work tirelessly,’ ‘to be willing to take on any task,’ ‘to persevere through hardship,’ or ‘to never shy away from hard work.’ It describes someone who is hard-working, resilient, and dependable, willing to do both difficult and easy tasks without complaining.

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the verb phrase เข้ากันไม่ได้ (khâo gān mâi dâi), which means ‘not get along,’ ‘not compatible,’ or ‘don’t fit together’ (more abstract or people-focused). It describes people, things, or ideas that do not match well, usually due to differences in personality, style, or thinking.