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Thai Grammar → Prepositions → Basic Prepositions

As a Thai language teacher for 20 years, I can tell you that prepositions can be tricky in any language. However, in Thai, they are a bit easier to learn because they are not as many as in English. In this lesson, you will learn some basic prepositions in Thai, including 'in', 'on', and 'under'. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use these prepositions to create simple sentences.

Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Plurals & Negation.

Basic Prepositions

In Thai, prepositions are used to indicate the relationship between nouns (or pronouns) and other elements in a sentence. Here are some of the most common prepositions in Thai:

Thai	Pronunciation	English
ใน	nai	in
บน	bon	on
ใต้	dtai	under
เหนือ	neuua	above
ใกล้	glai	near

Note that the above table only includes a few examples of basic prepositions in Thai. However, there are more prepositions in Thai that we will cover in later lessons.

Here are some sample sentences using basic prepositions in Thai:

• หนังสืออยู่ในโต๊ะ (nung-suea yuu nai dtoh) - The book is in the table.
• กล่องอยู่บนโต๊ะ (glawng yuu bon dtoh) - The box is on the table.
• แมวอยู่ใต้โต๊ะ (maeo yuu dtai dtoh) - The cat is under the table.

Here are some additional examples using basic prepositions in Thai:

• นกบินเหนือต้นไม้ (nok bin neuua tonmai) - The bird is flying above the tree.
• โรงเรียนอยู่ใกล้สนามฟุตบอล (rong-rian yuu glai sanam futbon) - The school is near the football field.

Tips for Using Basic Prepositions in Thai

Here are some tips to help you use basic prepositions in Thai correctly:

• Always use the correct preposition. In Thai, the preposition used to describe the relationship between two or more nouns is important, so make sure you use the correct one.
• Prepositions in Thai are generally used after the noun, not before. For example, "on the table" in Thai is "บนโต๊ะ" (bon dtoh), not "โต๊ะบน" (dtoh bon).
• Pay attention to the tone marks. In Thai, words can have different meanings depending on the tone, so make sure you use the correct tone when speaking.
• Practice, practice, practice. The more you use basic prepositions in Thai, the easier it will become to remember them and use them correctly.

Conclusion

In conclusion, learning basic prepositions in Thai is an essential part of mastering the language. By learning the prepositions covered in this lesson, you will be able to create simple sentences and communicate more effectively in Thai. Don't forget to practice using them regularly, and you will see improvements in your language skills in no time!

Sources

• Thai Prepositions: What They Do And How To Use Them - Ling App
• Learn Thai Grammar | Location Preposition | “ข้าง kâang”
• Thai Prepositions

Impressive work on finishing this lesson! Explore these additional pages to enhance your understanding: Future Tense & Prepositions of Movement.

Table of Contents - Thai Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basic Greetings & Introductions

• Saying Hello
• Asking for Name and Nationality
• Introducing Family Members

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject and Verb
• Negative Sentences
• Questions
• Adjectives

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Numbers and Counting

• Numbers 1-10
• Numbers 11-100
• Ordinal Numbers
• Telephone Numbers

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Present Tense Verbs

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs
• Verb 'To Be'

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Thai Culture and Customs

• Thai Greetings
• Thai Food and Dining Etiquette
• Thai Festivals

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Daily Activities

• Daily Routine
• Time Expressions
• Days of the Week and Months

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Adverbs

• Adverbs of Time
• Adverbs of Frequency
• Adverbs of Manner
• Comparative and Superlative Adverbs

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Colors

• Basic Colors
• Describing Colors
• Fruit and Vegetables

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Pronouns

• Subject Pronouns
• Object Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Thai Geography and Places

• Thai Provinces and Capitals
• Tourist Attractions in Thailand

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Animals

• Common Animals
• Pet Animals
• Wild Animals

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Prepositions

• Basic Prepositions
• Prepositions of Movement

Other Lessons

• Possessive Pronouns
• Subject and Verb
• Object Pronouns
• Future Tense
• Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
• Adverbs of Time
• Subject Pronouns
• Nouns
• Negation