Prepositions are important words that show the relationship between different parts of a sentence. In the Thai language, there are many prepositions to learn, but some are more common than others. Here are three of the most common prepositions in Thai and how to use them:
ใน (nai) - This preposition means "in" or "inside" and is used to show location. For example, you might say "ผมอยู่ในบ้าน" (pom yuu nai baan) to mean "I am inside the house."
บน (bon) - This preposition means "on" or "above" and is also used to show location. For example, you might say "เขาวิ่งบนทางเดิน" (kao wing bon tung-dern) to mean "he is running on the sidewalk."
ไปยัง (bpai yang) - This preposition means "to" and is used to show direction. For example, you might say "ฉันไปยังโรงเรียน" (chan bai-yang roongrian) to mean "I am going to school."
It's important to note that prepositions in Thai are often used differently than in English, so it's important to learn them in context. For example, while in English we might say "on the table," in Thai we say "บนโต๊ะ" (bon toh).
By practicing using these three common prepositions, you'll be well on your way to understanding and using prepositions in a variety of contexts. Login now to DailyThai and learn these prepositions and more using clear Thai voices.
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