top of page
Writer's pictureBYU

Crazy Thai Sentence Structure V+V+V (Collocations in Thai)

Updated: Jan 7, 2022

A collocation is two or more words that often go together. In Thai language, one sentence can have 3 to 4 verbs affiliated with each other. These combinations just sound "right" to native Thai speakers, who use them all the time. Let’s understand more about Verb Collocations in the Thai Language.


❤️ Enroll in the course "Make Thai Sentences" here! ▸ http://bit.ly/makethaisentences


- P H R A S E S -


Q: ไปไหนมา bpai năi maa Where have you been?

A: ไปวิ่งมา bpai wîng maa I went out for jogging (and now I’m back).


ไปทำสมาธิมา

bpai tam sà-maa-tí maa

I went out for a meditation (and now I’m back).


ไปนอนมา

bpai non maa

I slept (and now I’m back).


คุณพลมานั่งคุยกับผมที่บ้าน

kun pon maa nâng kui gàp pŏm têe bâan

Mr. Pon came, sit, and talked with me at home.


วันนี้ผมออกไปนั่งกินอาหารกับเพื่อน

wan née pŏm òk bpai nâng gin aa-hăan gàp pêuuan

Today I went out, sit, and ate meals with my friends.


ฝากซื้อให้หน่อยได้ไหม

fàak séu hâi nòi dâai măi

Can you please buy it for me?


Homework

  1. Today I went out, ate, and came back.

  2. Tom came, sit, and drank coffee with me at home.

  3. (Create your own sentence!)

 

I wholeheartedly recommend this video course.

Make Thai Sentences 1.0 Challenge

Learn to build your Thai sentences longer through essential Thai vocabulary and simple grammar patterns. You get daily prompts explaining how to structure sentences and practice accurate pronunciation and intonation as well.

❤️ Enroll in the course here! ▸ http://bit.ly/makethaisentences

Comments


Thai Mini Lessons (Monthly)

$15

15

Every month

Monthly $15 /month

Bite-Sized Lessons: Quick and Easy-to-Digest Lessons

Interactive Exercises: Engage with Quizzes and Audio Clips

Native Speaker Audio: Improve Your Listening Skills

Real-World Scenarios: Learn Practical Thai for Everyday Use

Cultural Insights: Learn Thai within the Context of Culture

Thai Mini Lessons (Yearly)

$120

120

Every year

Yearly $10 /month

Exclusive Content: Get access to Special Lessons & Materials

Unlimited Access: Enjoy Full and Unlimited Access

Flexible Learning: Access Lessons Anytime and Anywhere

Cost Savings: Save Significantly Compared to Monthly Payment

Cultural Immersion: Access Bonus Content on Thai culture

bottom of page