Word
ไม่ ยาก ครับ
Meaning
It is not difficult.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about ไม่ ยาก ครับ
Where are the words for 'it' and 'is' in this sentence?
In Thai, pronouns like 'it' and the verb 'to be' (is/am/are) are often left out when the context is clear, especially before adjectives. The literal Thai here is simply 'not difficult'.
Since this lesson is about 'how' and 'why' questions, how does this sentence fit in?
This short phrase is a very natural reply to a 'how' question like เป็นยังไง (How is it?). In Thai conversation, short and direct answers without subject pronouns are standard.
Why does ไม่ go directly in front of the adjective?
To make a description negative in Thai, you just put ไม่ (not) directly in front of the adjective (ยาก). Unlike English, you don't need extra helping words like 'is' or 'does'.
What if a woman is saying this sentence?
The word ครับ is a polite particle used by male speakers. A female speaker would change it to ค่ะ to keep the sentence polite.