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Thai Grammar - Give Your Opinion

Hi Thai learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on how to give your opinion in Thai using simple and easy-to-learn phrases. We'll also talk about Thai culture and interesting facts along the way.

Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Nouns & Adjectives.

Expressing Your Opinion

Expressing your opinion is an important part of communication, and it's no different in Thai! To give your opinion, you can use the phrase "ผม/ดิฉันคิดว่า" (pǒm/dì-chǎn khít wâa) which means "I think that". You can also use "ตามความเห็นของฉัน" (dtaam kwaam-hèn kǒng chǎn) which means "according to my opinion".

Here's an example dialogue to demonstrate:

• Person 1: นี่คืออาหารไทยที่อร่อยที่สุดในเมืองนี้ (nîi kǔue ā-hǎan Thai thîi à-ròi thîi sùt nai mǔue-ng níi) - "This is the most delicious Thai food in this town"
• Person 2: ผม/ดิฉันคิดว่าเมื่อเทียบกับร้านอื่น มันไม่พิเศษมากนัก (pǒm/dì-chǎn khít wâa mûea thîiap gàp ráan èun man mâi pí-sèet mâak nák) - "I don't think it's that special compared to other restaurants."

By using the phrase "ผม/ดิฉันคิดว่า" and "ตามความเห็นของฉัน", you can easily give your opinion in Thai.

Colloquial Expressions

To sound more natural and colloquial, you can also use some expressions. For example, you can use "ที่สำคัญคือ" (thîi sǎm-khan kǔue) which means "the important thing is".

Here's another example dialogue:

• Person 1: คุณชอบที่ไหนมากที่สุด (kun chǎwb thîi nǎi mâak thîi sùt) - "Where do you like the most?"
• Person 2: ที่สำคัญคือมีอิสระและมีความสงบ (thîi sǎm-khan kǔue mii is-rá lae mii kwaam-sǒng) - "The important thing is to have freedom and peace."

By adding expressions like "ที่สำคัญคือ", you can sound like a native Thai speaker and make your speech more natural.

Interesting Facts About Thai Culture

Along with learning grammar, it's important to understand the culture and context in which the language is used. Here are some interesting facts about Thai culture:

• Thai people are known for being very hospitable and kind. It's common to be greeted with a smile and to be offered food or drinks.
• Thailand is known as the "Land of Smiles" because Thai people often smile when they speak. Smiling is also seen as a sign of politeness and happiness.
• The traditional Thai greeting is called the "wai". It involves bringing both hands together in front of the chest and bowing slightly. The higher the hands are, the more respect is shown.
• Thai cuisine is famous all over the world for its delicious and unique flavors. Some of the most popular dishes include Tom Yum Goong (ทอมยำกุ้ง) which is a spicy soup with shrimp, and Pad Thai (ผัดไทย) which is a stir-fried noodle dish.

By learning about Thai culture, you can gain a deeper understanding of the language and the people who speak it.

Thai Grammar

Now that we've covered some colloquial expressions and interesting cultural facts, let's dive deeper into Thai grammar. To express your opinion in the past tense, you can use "คิดว่า" (khít wâa) which means "thought that". Similarly, to express your opinion in the future tense, you can use "คิดว่า" (khít wâa) with the future particle "จะ" (jà) which means "will".

Here's a table to give some examples:

Thai	Pronunciation	English
ผมคิดว่า กินข้าวในร้านนี้อร่อยมาก (pǒm khít wâa gin kâao nai ráan níi à-ròi mâak)	[pʰǒm kʰít.wâa Gin-kâao nai rán-níi à-ròi mâak]	"I thought that the food in this restaurant was very delicious."
ฉันคิดว่า พยากรณ์อากาศวันนี้จะเป็นแม่นมาก (chǎn khít wâa payaa-gawn aa-gàat wan níi jà bpen mɛ̂ɛn mâak)	[chǎn kʰít.wâa pa-yaa-gón aa-gàat wan-níi jà bpen mɛ̂ɛn mâak]	"I think that today's weather forecast is very accurate."
เพื่อนผมคิดว่า เขาจะทำงานเสร็จแน่นอน (pʉ̂an pǒm khít wâa khǎo jà tham-ngaan sèt nɛ̂ɛn-on)	[pʰɯ̂an pʰǒm kʰít.wâa khǎo jà tham.ngaan sèt nɛ̂ɛn-on]	"My friend thinks that he will finish work for sure."

By understanding these grammar rules, you can easily express your opinion in past, present, and future tense.

Conclusion

Giving your opinion is an important part of communication, and by learning Thai, you can express yourself in a whole new way. To improve your Thai Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Don't forget to keep learning about Thai culture, as it's an important part of the language.

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