[Lesson 4] 1. Modifier.

An adjective modify a noun, an adverb modify a verb,
these are called generically a modifier.

Example 1)
Sample word Meaning

[mah-wing] 		A dog runs.

[mah-dum-wing-reow] 		A black dog runs fast.


Example2)
Sample word Meaning

[peung-bin] 		A bee flies.

[peung-noy-bin-soong] 		A little bee flies highly.

[Explanation]
  1. Position of modifier.
    A modifier is placed after a word to be modified, and it modifies a previous word.

  2. In English
    An adjective is placed before a word to be modified.
    An adverb is placed after a word to be modified.


In sum, please remember that,
"A modifier (adjective and adverb) is placed after a word to be modified in Thai.




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