Questions & Answers about นี่ หมา ค่ะ
The English translation says 'This is', but where is the word for 'is'?
The word นี่ means 'this', but in simple sentences where you are pointing something out, it functions as 'this is' all on its own. You do not need to add a separate verb for 'is' here.
Can I use ครับ at the end of this sentence instead?
Why is there no word for 'a' before 'dog'?
Thai does not use articles like 'a', 'an', or 'the'. The word หมา simply means 'dog', but we add 'a' in the English translation so it sounds natural to English speakers.
Are there other ways to say 'dog' in Thai?
Yes, หมา is the common, everyday word for dog. You might also see or hear the more formal word สุนัข, but หมา is exactly what you should use in normal daily conversation.
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