Thai
An Essential Grammar
3rd Edition
Published on 28. February 2025
276 pages
978-1-040-31194-3 (ISBN)
Description
This third edition of Thai: An Essential Grammar provides an up-to-date and concise reference guide to Thai grammar.
Using clear, jargon-free explanations, it sets out the complexities of Thai in short, readable sections and presents an accessible description of the language. Focus is kept on the real patterns of use today and grammar forms are demonstrated through a wide range of relevant examples. No prior knowledge is assumed on the part of the reader.
Features include:
coverage of crucial topics, such as sentence particles, negation, questions and quantification
examples given in both Thai script and romanised transliteration
pronunciation section
guidance on speech conventions and the Thai writing system
glossary of grammatical terms
two appendices covering romanisation systems and three key verbs
bibliography
This unique reference work will prove invaluable to all learners looking to master the grammar of Thai. It is ideal for both independent study and for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.
Using clear, jargon-free explanations, it sets out the complexities of Thai in short, readable sections and presents an accessible description of the language. Focus is kept on the real patterns of use today and grammar forms are demonstrated through a wide range of relevant examples. No prior knowledge is assumed on the part of the reader.
Features include:
coverage of crucial topics, such as sentence particles, negation, questions and quantification
examples given in both Thai script and romanised transliteration
pronunciation section
guidance on speech conventions and the Thai writing system
glossary of grammatical terms
two appendices covering romanisation systems and three key verbs
bibliography
This unique reference work will prove invaluable to all learners looking to master the grammar of Thai. It is ideal for both independent study and for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.
More details
Series
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
1 Tables, black and white
ISBN-13
978-1-040-31194-3 (9781040311943)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Person
David Smyth was formerly Senior Lecturer in Thai at the SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies), University of London, UK.
Content
Introduction; 1. Pronunciation; 2. The writing system; 3. Nouns, classifiers and noun phrases; 4. Pronouns; 5. Verbs; 6. Adjectives (stative verbs) and adjectival constructions; 7. Adverbs and adverbial constructions; 8. Location markers and other prepositions; 9. Clauses and sentences; 10. Sentence particles; 11. Negation; 12. Questions; 13. Numbers, measurement and quantification; 14. Time; 15. Thai speech conventions; Appendix 1-Romanisation systems; Appendix 2-The verbs hai, dai, and bpen: a summary; Glossary; Bibliography and further reading; Index
