das Thai
Thai
The language of Thailand, spoken primarily in Thailand.
EXAMPLE
Das Thai ist für viele Lernende wegen seiner eigenen Schrift anspruchsvoll.
For many learners, Thai is challenging because of its unique script.
das Thai
Thai
(das) Thai
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Thai, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Thai |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | (das) Thai | – |
| accusative | (das) Thai | – |
| dative | (dem) Thai | – |
| genitive | des Thai des Thais | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Language usage
When 'Thai' is being discussed as a language itself, it is often used with the definite article: 'das Thai' (Thai). This is particularly typical in statements about the language's characteristics or rules.
EXAMPLE
Das Thai hat ein eigenes Schriftsystem.
Thai has its own writing system.
Für das Thai gibt es verschiedene Lehrbücher.
There are various textbooks for Thai.
Without an article
After verbs such as 'lernen' (to learn), 'sprechen' (to speak), and 'verstehen' (to understand), 'Thai' is usually used without an article. The name of the language does not have to immediately follow the verb.
EXAMPLE
Meine Nachbarin lernt Thai.
My neighbor is learning Thai.
Er spricht schon ziemlich gut Thai.
He already speaks Thai quite well.
Fixed preposition
When stating the language in which something is said, written, or published, the preposition 'auf' (in) is often used: 'auf Thai' (in Thai).
EXAMPLE
Die Speisekarte ist auf Thai geschrieben.
The menu is written in Thai.
Die Ansage wurde auf Thai aufgenommen.
The announcement was recorded in Thai.
In real life
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