Language/Thai/Grammar/Possessive-Pronouns
Possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership or possession. In Thai, they are similar to adjectives, as they must agree with the noun they modify in both gender and number.
Possessive Pronouns
In Thai, possessive pronouns come before the noun they modify. Here are some of the most commonly used possessive pronouns in Thai:
Thai | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
ของฉัน | khǎawng chǎn | my/mine |
ของเธอ | khǎawng thooe | your/yours (singular) |
ของเรา | khǎawng rao | our/ours |
ของพวกเขา | khǎawng phûuak khǎo | their/theirs |
Note that possessive pronouns in Thai do not have separate forms for masculine and feminine nouns.
Here are some examples of how to use possessive pronouns in Thai sentences:
- นี่เป็นหนังสือของฉัน (nîi bpen năng-sǔue khǎawng chǎn) - This is my book.
- คอมพิวเตอร์นั้นเป็นของเรา (khawm-piw-dtuhr nán bpen khǎawng rao) - That computer is ours.
- มือถือของเธอสวยมาก (meuu-thǔue khǎawng thooe sǔuai maak) - Your phone is very beautiful.
- รถยนต์ของพวกเขาแพงมาก (roht-yán khǎawng phûuak khǎo phaeng maak) - Their car is very expensive.
Note that the use of the possessive pronoun ของ (khǎawng) can be omitted in Thai sentences, especially in informal conversation.
Exercises
Translate the following sentences into Thai:
- This is my bag.
- Her name is May.
- Our house is big.
- Their dog is cute.
Answers:
- นี่เป็นกระเป๋าของฉัน (nîi bpen grà-bpăo khǎawng chǎn).
- ชื่อเธอคือเมย์ (chêu thooe kheu May).
- บ้านของเราใหญ่ (bâan khǎawng rao yài).
- หมาของพวกเขาน่ารัก (mǎa khǎawng phûuak khǎo nâa rák).
Summary
In this lesson, you learned about possessive pronouns in Thai and how to use them in sentences. Practice using the possessive pronouns you learned, and try to incorporate them into your everyday conversations with Thai speakers!
Sources
- Learn Thai – Possessive pronouns & Possessive adjectives | Learn ...
- Learn Thai | Possessive Pronouns
- Beginner Thai: Possessive Pron. & Adj. | Thai Language Blog
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