Thai Prefix : ขี้ /kîi/

By Jang

Today we are going to learn Thai prefix /kîi/

Normally the word /kîi/ is no a polite word which means “shit”.
When we use /kîi/ as a prefix, it indicates the following adjective is a negative quality of the person being referred to.
It conveys a meanings of being sensitive to_____ , or easy to____.

  คำศัพท์  /kam-sàp/ Vocabularies

ขี้เกียจ       /kîi gìat/                lazy
ขี้เหงา        /kîi ngăo/             lonely
ขี้อาย         /kîi aai/                shy
ขี้เล่น          /kîi lên/                playful
ขี้บ่น           /kîi bòn/              grumbling ; irritable ; complaining
ขี้โกง          /kîi gohng/         tricky, cheating
ขี้ลืม           /kîi leum/            forgetful
ขี้หึง            /kîi hĕung/          jealous (for lovers)
ขี้เซา          /kîi sao/                be sleepy, be drowsy, be lethargic
ขี้อิจฉา      /kîi ìt-chăa/         envious, jealous
ขี้กลัว         /kîi glua/              cowardly, fearful, afraid
ขี้เหนียว     /kîi nĭaw/             stingy
ขี้สงสัย      /kîi sŏng-săi/      suspicious, doubtful
ขี้โม้           /kîi móh/              bragful
ขี้โมโห      /kîi moh-hŏh/     resentful, easily mad, irritable

Example

John bpen kon kîi lên    จอห์นเป็นคนขี้เล่น   John is a playful person.
Faen chán  kîi hĕung mâak    แฟนฉันขี้หึงมาก    My boyfriend/ girlfriend is very jealous.

Hope you enjoy learning Thai.

Jang
Thai language teacher

Learn Thai Prefix : rohng

By Jang

There are many prefix in Thai language. Today, we are going to learn the prefix “rohng”

            “rohng” means place or building.

If the prefix “rohng” + another word means “the place for_____”.

For example,

rian                 =          to learn, to study

rohng-rian     โรงเรียน             =          school

raem               =          to stay the night, stay overnight

rohng-raem   โรงแรม              =          hotel

ngaan                        =          work, job

rohng-ngaan     โรงงาน           =        factory

pá-yaa-baan =          to nurse, to look after

rohng-pá-yaa-baan      โรงพยาบาล        =          hospital

nǎng               =          movie

             rohng-nǎng      โรงหนัง              =          cinema, movie theater

lá-korn            =          play, stage performance, drama

rohng lá-korn      โรงละคร             =          theater, playhouse

pim                  =          to print, type, imprint

             rohng-pim      โรงพิมพ์                 =          printing hous, press

rót                  =          car

rohng rót      โรงรถ                =          garage

Chán jà bpai rian paa-sǎa Thai tîi rohng-rian Thai language hut kâ!! ^_^

Hope you enjoy learning Thai

Kruu Jang

Thai language teacher 

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