Breakdown of นามสกุล ของ คุณ ยาว ไหม
คุณ
you
ไหม
question particle
ของ
of (belonging to)
ยาว
long
นามสกุล
surname, family name
Questions & Answers about นามสกุล ของ คุณ ยาว ไหม
Why is ยาว used for 'long' here instead of นาน?
In Thai, ยาว is used for physical length or distance, including the length of a written word or name. The word นาน is strictly used for a long duration of time. Since a surname is treated as a physical string of letters, you must use ยาว.
Is it possible to drop the possession word ของ and just say นามสกุลคุณ?
Yes, in everyday spoken Thai it is very common to drop ของ when the possession or relationship is obvious. Saying นามสกุลคุณยาวไหม sounds completely natural and conversational.
I already know the standard word for 'name' is ชื่อ. Where does นามสกุล come from?
The word นามสกุล is a compound word. นาม is a formal or elegant word for 'name', and สกุล means 'family' or 'lineage'. Put together, it translates literally to 'family name'.
How do I naturally answer this yes/no question?
Unlike English, Thai does not use a generic word for 'yes' or 'it is' to answer this. To agree that your surname is long, you repeat the main adjective and say ยาว (plus your polite particle). To say no, you negate the adjective by saying ไม่ยาว.
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