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Thai Grammar → Present Tense Verbs → Irregular Verbs

Irregular verbs are verbs that do not follow the regular conjugation pattern in the present tense. In Thai, there are several irregular verbs that are commonly used. In this lesson, you will learn how to use and conjugate irregular verbs in the present tense.


Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Object Pronouns & Negative Sentences.

Irregular Verbs in Thai

Thai has several irregular verbs that do not follow the regular conjugation pattern in the present tense. These verbs are essential to learn as they are very common in everyday Thai conversations. Some of the most common irregular verbs in Thai are:

  • กิน (gin) - to eat
  • ดื่ม (dèum) - to drink
  • เปิด (bpèrd) - to open
  • ปิด (bpìd) - to close
  • มี (mee) - to have
  • เป็น (bpen) - to be

Conjugating Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense

Conjugating irregular verbs in the present tense in Thai is relatively easy. All you need to do is remove the -n or -m at the end of the verb and add the appropriate ending based on the subject of the sentence. Here are the present tense forms of the irregular verbs mentioned above:

Thai Pronunciation English
กิน gin eat
ฉัน กิน chăn gin I eat
เขา กิน kăo gin he/she/they eat
เรา กิน rao gin we eat
Thai Pronunciation English
ดื่ม dèum drink
ฉัน ดื่ม chăn dèum I drink
เขา ดื่ม kăo dèum he/she/they drink
เรา ดื่ม rao dèum we drink
Thai Pronunciation English
เปิด bpèrd open
ฉัน เปิด chăn bpèrd I open
เขา เปิด kăo bpèrd he/she/they open
เรา เปิด rao bpèrd we open
Thai Pronunciation English
ปิด bpìd close
ฉัน ปิด chăn bpìd I close
เขา ปิด kăo bpìd he/she/they close
เรา ปิด rao bpìd we close
Thai Pronunciation English
มี mee have
ฉัน มี chăn mee I have
เขา มี kăo mee he/she/they have
เรา มี rao mee we have
Thai Pronunciation English
เป็น bpen be
ฉัน เป็น chăn bpen I am
เขา เป็น kăo bpen he/she/they are
เรา เป็น rao bpen we are

Tips for Practicing Irregular Verbs

Here are some tips to help you practice and remember the irregular verbs in Thai:

  • Practice conjugating the irregular verbs in the present tense with different subjects.
  • Use the irregular verbs in sentences to help you remember how to use them correctly.
  • Watch Thai movies or TV shows to hear how native speakers use the irregular verbs in everyday conversation.

Remember, learning and practicing irregular verbs in Thai takes time and practice. Do not get discouraged if you do not remember or use them correctly at first. Keep practicing, and with time, you will become more comfortable using them in everyday conversations.

Sources

Table of Contents - Thai Course - 0 to A1


Basic Greetings & Introductions


Basic Sentence Structure


Numbers and Counting


Present Tense Verbs


Thai Culture and Customs


Daily Activities


Adverbs


Colors


Pronouns


Thai Geography and Places


Animals


Prepositions

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