Breakdown of ผู้แทน พึง เก็บ รักษา สัญญาจ้าง
เก็บ
to store / to pick (fruit)
รักษา
to treat (an illness); to keep, to maintain
สัญญาจ้าง
employment contract
ผู้แทน
representative
พึง
should / ought to (formal, moral expectation)
Questions & Answers about ผู้แทน พึง เก็บ รักษา สัญญาจ้าง
Why is พึง used here instead of the usual ควร for 'should'?
พึง is a highly formal, written word for 'should' or 'ought to' that is frequently found in legal documents, contracts, and academic texts. At this level, you will see พึง used to dictate an expected professional duty or obligation, whereas ควร sounds more like helpful everyday advice.
Is ผู้แทน acting as a formal pronoun in this sentence?
Yes, in legal and formal written Thai, roles or titles like ผู้แทน (representative) often function as third-person pronouns. Instead of using generic pronouns like เขา, legal and academic texts use the exact title to ensure there is absolutely no ambiguity about who must perform the action.
Why combine เก็บ and รักษา into the compound verb เก็บรักษา?
By itself, เก็บ just means 'to keep' or 'to put away'. Combining it with รักษา, which means 'to guard', 'to care for', or 'to maintain', creates a formal compound meaning 'to keep safe' or 'to maintain secure custody of'. This is the standard legal phrasing for handling important documents.
How is สัญญาจ้าง constructed, and does it apply to all contracts?
It specifically means 'employment contract'. It combines สัญญา (contract or promise) with จ้าง (to hire). For other types of contracts, you swap out the second word. For example, a rental agreement or lease would be สัญญาเช่า.
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