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พวก　เขา　มอบ　สมบัติ　แก่　วีรบุรุษ　ที่　เก่ง　ที่สุด　ค่ะ

พวก　เขา　มอบ　สมบัติ　แก่　วีรบุรุษ　ที่　เก่ง　ที่สุด　ค่ะ
They give the treasure to the most skillful hero.
From Lesson 218:Formal recipients (แก่ / แด่)·Thai

Questions & Answers about พวก　เขา　มอบ　สมบัติ　แก่　วีรบุรุษ　ที่　เก่ง　ที่สุด　ค่ะ

Why do we use แก่ here instead of the usual word for "to", ให้?
ให้ is the standard, everyday word for "to" or "for". However, แก่ is a more formal preposition used specifically for giving or presenting something to someone. You will often see it in written Thai, announcements, or formal ceremonies.
Could we have used แด่ instead of แก่ in this sentence?
Usually not in this exact context. แด่ is reserved for giving things to highly respected figures, like monks, royalty, or revered elders. By using แก่, the speaker is being formal but implies the hero is a regular citizen or an equal, rather than a venerable elder or religious figure.
The word มอบ means "to give". How is it different from just using ให้ as the main verb?
มอบ means "to bestow," "to hand over," or "to award." It is much more formal than ให้ and is typically used for official presentations, like giving a treasure, a certificate, or a trophy. It pairs very naturally with the formal preposition แก่.
What is the function of ที่ right after วีรบุรุษ (hero)?
Here, ที่ acts as a relative pronoun (a linking word) meaning "who" or "that". It connects the noun วีรบุรุษ (hero) to the descriptive phrase เก่ง ที่สุด (is the most skillful). So วีรบุรุษ ที่ เก่ง ที่สุด literally translates to "the hero who is most skillful."

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