Word
ชา หอม มาก ค่ะ
Meaning
The tea is very fragrant.
Part of speech
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Questions & Answers about ชา หอม มาก ค่ะ
Why does มาก come after หอม? In English, we say 'very fragrant'.
In Thai, degree modifiers like มาก (very) always come after the word they are describing. So instead of saying 'very fragrant', you say หอม (fragrant) followed directly by มาก (very).
Why is there no word for 'is' in this sentence?
In Thai, words that describe things, like หอม (fragrant), act as verbs themselves. You do not need a connecting word like 'is' or 'are' before them. You just say the noun ชา (tea) followed directly by the describing word.
Can I use หอม to describe food that tastes good?
No, หอม is only used for things that smell good, like tea, coffee, flowers, or perfume. If you want to say food tastes good, you would use อร่อย (delicious). However, you can use หอม to say a meal smells wonderful before you eat it!
If I am a male speaker, do I still say ค่ะ at the end?
No, ค่ะ is a polite particle used only by female speakers to make the sentence sound softer and more respectful. If you are a male speaker, you should change it to ครับ.