Growing in Thai

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the verb อยาก (awyàak), which means ‘to want to’ do something. It is used to express a desire to perform an action or experience a state.

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the discourse marker อันที่จริง (ān-thêe-jīng), which is a fixed expression used to mean ‘actually,’ ‘in fact,’ or ‘the truth is.’ It is used to clarify, correct, or reveal the real situation, often when it contrasts with what was previously said, assumed, or expected.

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the verb ปรักปรำ (bpràk-bprām), which means ‘to incriminate,’ ‘to accuse,’ ‘to frame,’ or ‘to wrongly blame someone.’ It is used when someone is accused of something they did not do, often unfairly or without evidence.

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the verb หารือ (hǎa-rēu), which means ‘to discuss,’ ‘to consult,’ or ‘to deliberate.’ It is used when people talking together to exchange ideas, opinions, or advice, usually with the goal of reaching a decision or solving a problem.

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the verb phrase ล้างสมอง (láang sà-hmǎwng), which means ‘to brainwash.’ It refers to the process of strongly influencing someone’s thoughts, beliefs, or opinions so that they accept new ideas without critical thinking, often by repeated messaging, pressure, or manipulation.

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the adverb กะทันหัน (gà-thān-hǎn), which means ‘suddenly,’ ‘unexpectedly,’ ‘abruptly,’ or ‘all of a sudden.’ It describes how an action or event happens, emphasising that it occurs quickly and without warning, often giving people little or no time to prepare.

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the adverb โดยเฉลี่ย (dōy chà-hlìa), which means ‘on average’ or ‘on the whole.’ It is used to describe a typical or general value, especially when talking about numbers, time, or frequency.

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the noun ธุรกรรม (thú-rá-gām), which means ‘transaction.’ It refers to an official exchange or operating involving money, banking, or business activities, especially in formal or financial contexts.

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the adjective สะดวก (sà-dùak), which means ‘is convenient,’ ‘is handy,’ or ‘is available.’ It is used when something fits well with a situation, time, or need, and can be done comfortably or without problem.

In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the pronoun phrase อย่างอื่น (awyàang èun), which means ‘something else,’ ‘anything else,’ or ‘other things.’ It is used to refer to a different thing from what has already been mentioned or understood.