Breakdown of คุณ ต้อง เท น้ำ ตาม สูตร ค่ะ
ค่ะ
polite particle (female)
น้ำ
water
คุณ
you
ต้อง
must
ตาม
according to
เท
to pour
สูตร
the recipe
Questions & Answers about คุณ ต้อง เท น้ำ ตาม สูตร ค่ะ
Does ตาม mean 'along' or 'according to' here?
In this sentence, ตาม translates to 'according to' because it is followed by สูตร (recipe or formula). While ตาม means 'along' when paired with a physical place like a road or river, placing it before a rule, recipe, or instruction makes it mean 'according to' or 'in accordance with' that guideline.
Can สูตร be used for things other than food recipes?
Yes! While it naturally translates to 'recipe' in the context of cooking, สูตร basically means 'formula'. You will also see it used for mathematical formulas, chemical compounds, or even a 'secret formula' or method for success in business.
Is เท the correct verb for pouring any type of liquid?
Yes, เท is the standard verb for pouring out liquids like water or soup, and even flowable solids like sand. However, if you are specifically pouring a beverage into a glass to politely serve someone, you will often hear the word ริน (to pour gently) instead.
If I wanted to change the sentence to say 'according to the chef', would I still use just ตาม?
Not exactly. When saying 'according to' a person, Thai rarely uses just ตาม plus the person's name or title. Instead, you use a relative clause with ที่ (that/which). You would say ตามที่เชฟบอก which literally means 'according to what the chef said'.
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