Word
นี่ นก ครับ
Meaning
This is a bird. (male speaker)
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about นี่ นก ครับ
Why is there no word for "is" in this sentence?
In English, we say "This is a bird," but in spoken Thai, when you point something out using นี่ (this) or นั่น (that), you can often skip the word for "is". You just put the two words together to mean "This is a bird."
Do I need to translate the word "a" into Thai?
No, Thai does not use articles like "a", "an", or "the". The word นก just means "bird". We add "a" in the English translation just to make the sentence sound natural to English speakers.
Why is ครับ at the end of the sentence?
Can I use นี่ (this) for people as well as animals?
Yes! Just like in English, นี่ can be used to point out or introduce anything close to you. You can use it for animals like นก, everyday objects, or even to introduce a friend.