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Thai Grammar → Adverbs → Adverbs of Manner

Adverbs of manner are words that describe how an action is performed or the manner in which something happens. In Thai, adverbs of manner are used to provide more detail about the actions or events being described. In this lesson, you will learn how to use adverbs of manner in Thai sentences.

Formation of Adverbs of Manner

In Thai, many adverbs of manner are formed by adding the suffix -ๆ (-ๆ) to an adjective. For example:

• ช้า (cháa) → ช้าๆ (cháa-ๆ) - slowly
• ดี (dii) → ดีๆ (dii-ๆ) - well, good
• ค่อย (kâwy) → ค่อยๆ (kâwy-ๆ) - slowly, gradually

Some common adverbs of manner that do not follow this pattern include:

• อย่าง (yàang) - like, as
• แบบ (bàep) - in the manner of, like
• อย่างที่ (yàang tîi) - in the way that

Usage of Adverbs of Manner

Adverbs of manner can be used in the following ways:

• After a verb: เขาวิ่งช้าๆ (kǎo wîng cháa-ๆ) - He runs slowly
• Before an adjective: อาหารอร่อยดีๆ (ăahaan à-ràuy dii-ๆ) - Delicious food
• After a preposition: เดินอย่างช้าๆ (dern yàang cháa-ๆ) - Walk slowly

Remember that adverbs of manner can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Be sure to use the appropriate position in the sentence based on what you are modifying.

Examples

Here are some examples of adverbs of manner in use:

Thai	Pronunciation	English
เดิน	dern	Walk
ช้า	cháa	Slowly
เดินช้าๆ	dern cháa-ๆ	Walk slowly
กิน	gin	Eat
อร่อย	à-ràuy	Delicious
กินอร่อยๆ	gin à-ràuy-ๆ	Eat deliciously

Conclusion

Adverbs of manner are an important part of Thai grammar, providing additional detail and nuance to spoken and written language. By using adverbs of manner, you can convey more precisely how an action is performed or an event occurs. Practice using these adverbs in your own sentences to become more comfortable with their usage.

Sources

• Thai language
• Adverb

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