The degree modifier (มาก)

Adding Emphasis with มาก

To express stronger feelings or states—such as turning "hungry" into "very hungry"—use the degree modifier มาก (very). Place มาก immediately after the adjective (stative verb) you are modifying.

When describing nouns, the sentence order remains consistent: Noun + Adjective + มาก. For example, to say "The house is very old," use บ้าน (house) + เก่า (old) + มาก (very).

Comparing Regular and Emphasized Descriptions

Here is how sentences look with and without the degree modifier:

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