Tense Comparison - Thai Grammar

The Tense Comparison Theory in Thai Grammar focuses on the usage and formation of tenses in the Thai language. Thai language has three primary tenses: past, present, and future.

The past tense in Thai is used to talk about actions or events that have already occurred. It is formed by adding the word “ก่อน” (pronounced “gaawn”) before the verb. For example, “I went to the market” would be “ฉันไปตลาดก่อน” (pronounced “chun bai talat gaawn”).

The present tense in Thai is used to describe actions or events happening at the current moment. It is formed by using the verb without any additional words. For example, “I am eating dinner” would be “ฉันกำลังกินข้าว” (pronounced “chun gamlang gin khao”).

The future tense in Thai is used to talk about actions or events that will occur in the future. It is formed by adding the word “จะ” (pronounced “ja”) before the verb. For example, “I will go to work tomorrow” would be “ฉันจะไปทำงานพรุ่งนี้” (pronounced “chun ja bai tham-ngan prung-nee”).

Understanding the tense comparison theory is essential for effective communication and proper grammar usage in the Thai language. With practice, learners can become proficient in using the correct tenses to express themselves accurately in various contexts.