Breakdown of ยิ่ง ละเลย เพื่อน ก็ ย่อม ยิ่ง ห่างเหิน ครับ
ครับ
polite particle (male)
เพื่อน
friend
ก็
then (in result clause)
ย่อม
naturally
ยิ่ง
the more
ละเลย
to neglect
ห่างเหิน
estranged
Questions & Answers about ยิ่ง ละเลย เพื่อน ก็ ย่อม ยิ่ง ห่างเหิน ครับ
How does the ยิ่ง... ยิ่ง... structure work in this specific sentence?
The word ยิ่ง (the more) is placed directly in front of the action or state in both clauses to show a proportional relationship. In the first half, it goes before the verb ละเลย (to neglect), and in the second half, it goes before the stative verb ห่างเหิน (to be estranged).
Why is ก็ used in the second half of the sentence?
In Thai, the second half of a ยิ่ง... ยิ่ง... structure is often treated as a result. Similar to how it is used in conditional sentences, ก็ acts as a linking word connecting the cause (neglecting friends) to the result (becoming distant).
What does the word ย่อม add to the meaning?
ย่อม is an auxiliary verb meaning naturally or inevitably. It is used to show that an action or state is an unavoidable consequence. Here, it emphasizes that growing apart is the guaranteed, natural result of neglecting a friendship.
What is the rule for the word order of ก็, ย่อม, and ยิ่ง in the second clause?
They stack up right before the main verb of the result clause. The linking word ก็ comes first, followed by the certainty marker ย่อม, then the comparative marker ยิ่ง, and finally the main word they all modify: ห่างเหิน.
Why are there no pronouns like you or they in this sentence?
Thai frequently drops subjects when making general statements or stating universal truths. Because there are no specific pronouns, this sentence functions as general advice that applies to anyone.
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