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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on comparatives in the Lao language! In this lesson, we will learn how to form and use comparatives to compare two items or ideas. Comparatives are essential for expressing degrees of comparison, such as "bigger," "smaller," "faster," and "slower." Understanding comparatives will allow you to describe and compare things more accurately in Lao. So, let's dive into the world of comparatives in Lao grammar!

Formation of Comparatives[edit | edit source]

To form comparatives in Lao, we use the word "ໃນ" (nai) or "ຂອງ" (khong) before the adjective or adverb we want to compare. We then follow it with the comparative marker "ກະຊວງ" (kasuang) or "ສິ່ງນີ້ເປັນເກີດ" (sing ni pen ket). Let's take a look at some examples to understand this better:

Adjective Comparatives[edit | edit source]

Here are a few examples of how to form comparative sentences using adjectives:

Lao	Pronunciation	English
ໃນຮູ້ ! nai hū̂	smarter
ຂອງຮູ້ ! khong hū̂	smarter
ໃນນໍ້ ! nai nŏm	taller
ຂອງນໍ້ ! khong nŏm	taller
ໃນບູຮານ ! nai búhān	richer
ຂອງບູຮານ ! khong búhān	richer

Adverb Comparatives[edit | edit source]

Now, let's look at the formation of comparatives using adverbs:

Lao	Pronunciation	English
ໃນການຕິດຕັ້ງ ! nai kan tìdtang	faster
ຂອງການຕິດຕັ້ງ ! khong kan tìdtang	faster
ໃນເສື້ອງການ ! nai sǔang kan	slower
ຂອງເສື້ອງການ ! khong sǔang kan	slower

Usage of Comparatives[edit | edit source]

Comparatives are commonly used in Lao to express differences between two items or ideas. They allow us to compare qualities, quantities, actions, and more. Here are some common ways in which comparatives are used in Lao sentences:

Comparing Adjectives[edit | edit source]

When comparing adjectives, we use the following structure:

Subject + "ໃນ" (nai) or "ຂອງ" (khong) + Adjective + "ກະຊວງ" (kasuang) or "ສິ່ງນີ້ເປັນເກີດ" (sing ni pen ket) + Object

For example:

- ສຸດໃນຄວາມຍາກອອກສູງສຸດກັບຄວາມຍາກຫຼາຍ. (sut nai kwǎam yǎak ŏng sut kăb kwǎam yǎak lăo) - "The book is bigger than the pen."

Comparing Adverbs[edit | edit source]

When comparing adverbs, we use the following structure:

Subject + "ໃນ" (nai) or "ຂອງ" (khong) + Adverb + "ກະຊວງ" (kasuang) or "ສິ່ງນີ້ເປັນເກີດ" (sing ni pen ket) + Object

For example:

- ການດຽວນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງການດຽວກາຍ. (kan dyǔa ni pen ket khong kan dyǔa kăi) - "This car drives faster than that car."

Comparing Actions[edit | edit source]

When comparing actions, we use the following structure:

Subject + "ໃນການ" (nai kan) or "ຂອງການ" (khong kan) + Verb + "ກະຊວງ" (kasuang) or "ສິ່ງນີ້ເປັນເກີດ" (sing ni pen ket) + Object

For example:

- ສູນໃນການປັດແກ້ເງິນນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງສະມາຄົມນີ້. (sun nai kan păt kǎe ngern ni pen ket khong sămăkhŏm ni) - "He earns more money than this student."

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Understanding the cultural context of using comparatives in Lao is essential for effective communication. In Lao culture, modesty and humility are highly valued. Therefore, it is common for Lao people to downplay their achievements or qualities when comparing themselves to others. This cultural nuance should be considered when using comparatives in Lao conversations. Lao people often use indirect or subtle ways to express comparison without appearing boastful or arrogant.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Use the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of comparatives in Lao.

Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct comparative form of the adjectives or adverbs given in parentheses.

1. ສຸດໃນການປັດແກ້ເງິນນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງສະມາຄົມນີ້. (ເຮັດສຸດ - much) 2. ຄວາມຍາກອອກຂອງນໍ້ນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງນໍ້ນີ້. (ສູ້ນີ້ - tall) 3. ເສື້ອງການຂອງຂອງນັກສຶກສານນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງນັກສຶກສານນີ້. (ປັດສຸດ - well) 4. ຄວາມສາມາດຂອງເຈົ້າໃນການປັດແກ້ນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງເຈົ້າໃນການປັດແກ້ນນີ້. (ສູ້ນີ້ - good)

Solution: 1. ສຸດໃນການປັດແກ້ເງິນນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງສະມາຄົມນີ້. (ປັດສຸດ - much) 2. ຄວາມຍາກອອກຂອງນໍ້ນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງນໍ້ນີ້. (ສູ້ນີ້ - tall) 3. ເສື້ອງການຂອງຂອງນັກສຶກສານນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງນັກສຶກສານນີ້. (ປັດສຸດ - well) 4. ຄວາມສາມາດຂອງເຈົ້າໃນການປັດແກ້ນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງເຈົ້າໃນການປັດແກ້ນນີ້. (ສູ້ນີ້ - good)

Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences into Lao using comparatives.

1. The red dress is more expensive than the blue dress. 2. My house is bigger than your house. 3. She sings better than her sister. 4. This restaurant is cheaper than that restaurant.

Solution: 1. ຊີ້ນສີສົ່ງສູ່ມາຄຸນໃນລີຄີນສີຟ້າສູ່ມາ. (sĭn sĭng sĭŭng sĭm khŭn nai lĭkhĭn sĭng sĭŭng) 2. ບ້ານຂອງຂ້ອຍໃນຂອງເຈົ້າເປັນເກີດຂອງບ້ານຂອງເຈົ້າ. (bǎan khong khoy nai khong jăo pen ket khong bǎan khong jăo) 3. ເອົາສີສຽງຂອງຕູ້ກິນເປັນເກີດຂອງຄອນຊໍ່ຂອງສີສຽງ. (ao sĭ sĭang khong tûn kĭn pen ket khong kŏng sŏng) 4. ຮ້ານອາຫານນີ້ເປັນຊື່ນຸມມສີສົ່ງນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງຮ້ານນີ້. (hǎan ăhăn nai sŭm mii sĭng nai pen ket khong hǎan nai)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to form and use comparatives in Lao. Remember to pay attention to the cultural nuances when using comparatives in conversations. Practice using comparatives in different contexts to improve your Lao language skills. Keep up the good work, and soon you'll be able to compare anything in Lao with ease!

Table of Contents - Lao Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Pronouns and Verb to be

Numbers and Time

Nouns and Plurals

Family and Relationships

Adjectives and Adverbs

Food and Drinks

Lao Customs and Etiquette

Questions and Negations

Travel and Transportation

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Shopping and Money

Lao Food and Dining

Tenses and Verb Conjugation

Weather and Seasons

Comparatives and Superlatives

Hobbies and Interests

Lao Music and Arts

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-Comparatives are an essential aspect of any language, allowing us to compare and contrast two people, objects or ideas. In Lao, comparatives are formed using specific structures that are unique to the language. In this lesson, you will learn how to form and use comparatives in Lao to compare two items or ideas.
+== Introduction ==
-== Forming Comparatives ==
+Welcome to the lesson on comparatives in the Lao language! In this lesson, we will learn how to form and use comparatives to compare two items or ideas. Comparatives are essential for expressing degrees of comparison, such as "bigger," "smaller," "faster," and "slower." Understanding comparatives will allow you to describe and compare things more accurately in Lao. So, let's dive into the world of comparatives in Lao grammar!
-To form comparatives in Lao, we use the following structure:
+== Formation of Comparatives ==
-[Subject A] + ລວງ + ກວ້າງ + [Subject B]
+To form comparatives in Lao, we use the word "ໃນ" (nai) or "ຂອງ" (khong) before the adjective or adverb we want to compare. We then follow it with the comparative marker "ກະຊວງ" (kasuang) or "ສິ່ງນີ້ເປັນເກີດ" (sing ni pen ket). Let's take a look at some examples to understand this better:
-Let's break down this structure:
+=== Adjective Comparatives ===
-- "ລວງ" (luang) is the Lao word for "more" or "less"
+Here are a few examples of how to form comparative sentences using adjectives:
-- "ກວ້າງ" (kuang) is a modifier particle that we use to indicate that we are making a comparison
-- [Subject A] is the item or idea that we are comparing
-- [Subject B] is the item or idea that we are comparing [Subject A] to
-Here are some examples to help illustrate this structure:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ມ່ວນດີນ້ອຍເກີນ || mau ny noi kae y || This book is more beautiful than that book.
+| ໃນຮູ້ ! nai hū̂ || smarter
+|-
+| ຂອງຮູ້ ! khong hū̂ || smarter
+|-
+| ໃນນໍ້ ! nai nŏm || taller
+|-
+| ຂອງນໍ້ ! khong nŏm || taller
 |-
-| ໂຫຍ້າແກ້ວໜ້າ || hya kae wao no || The hotel is less expensive than the restaurant.
+| ໃນບູຮານ ! nai búhān || richer
+|-
+| ຂອງບູຮານ ! khong búhān || richer
 |}
-As you can see from these examples, we use the modifier particle "ກວ້າງ" (kuang) to indicate that we are making a comparison, and we use the word "ລວງ" (luang) to indicate whether something is "more" or "less."
+=== Adverb Comparatives ===
-It's also worth noting that we can use adjectives to modify [Subject A] or [Subject B] in this structure, as in the example below:
+Now, let's look at the formation of comparatives using adverbs:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ເຮືອໄຕດີນ້ອຍເກີນ || heua hat dai ny noi kae y || The big car is more expensive than the small car.
+| ໃນການຕິດຕັ້ງ ! nai kan tìdtang || faster
+|-
+| ຂອງການຕິດຕັ້ງ ! khong kan tìdtang || faster
+|-
+| ໃນເສື້ອງການ ! nai sǔang kan || slower
+|-
+| ຂອງເສື້ອງການ ! khong sǔang kan || slower
 |}
-In this example, we use the adjective "ໄຕ" (dai) to modify the noun "ຄັ້ງ" (car), indicating that one car is bigger than the other.
+== Usage of Comparatives ==
-== Using Comparatives ==
+Comparatives are commonly used in Lao to express differences between two items or ideas. They allow us to compare qualities, quantities, actions, and more. Here are some common ways in which comparatives are used in Lao sentences:
-Comparatives are used in Lao for different purposes, such as comparing two people, two objects, two ideas, or simply two different states of the same subject. They are also commonly used to express preferences or make recommendations.
+=== Comparing Adjectives ===
-Here are some examples of how to use comparatives in Lao:
+When comparing adjectives, we use the following structure:
-* ນີ້ແມ່ນມື້ໃຫມ່ກວ້າງມື້ຜ່ອນ. (ni mai meu neua kuang mai kuang peun) - This is a newer day than yesterday.
+Subject + "ໃນ" (nai) or "ຂອງ" (khong) + Adjective + "ກະຊວງ" (kasuang) or "ສິ່ງນີ້ເປັນເກີດ" (sing ni pen ket) + Object
-* ບາງຫນ້າຂອງສຸກຍົງກວ້າງລ້າງເຂົ້າຄວບຄຸມແກ້ວໄດ້. (bang na nau kong suk yong kuang lang khob khum keo dai) - The air from Sukhothai is fresher than the air in Bangkok.
-* ຈະຕິດຕາມຄວາມສະເໜີດກວ້າງຄວາມປອດຂອງຊົງມີ. (ja thud tam kaum sa nard kuang kaum pak kong song mi) - You should follow your heart more than your mind.
-As you can see, comparatives are used to express differences or similarities between two people, objects or ideas, but also for advising on the best way or option to choose.
+For example:
-== Exceptions ==
+- ສຸດໃນຄວາມຍາກອອກສູງສຸດກັບຄວາມຍາກຫຼາຍ. (sut nai kwǎam yǎak ŏng sut kăb kwǎam yǎak lăo) - "The book is bigger than the pen."
-While the structure for forming comparatives in Lao is relatively straightforward, there are some exceptions to keep in mind. Here are a few examples:
+=== Comparing Adverbs ===
-* ກາງ (kang) - middle - This word is an exception as its comparative form is "ກາງກວ້າງ" (kang kuang).
+When comparing adverbs, we use the following structure:
-* ສູງ (sung) - tall or long - The comparative form of this word is "ປາກສູງ" (pa sung).
-* ກາຍ (kai) - small or short - To form the sentence "A is less X than B," we use the structure [Subject A] + ບໍ່ + ກາຍ + [Subject B].
-While some words may require different comparative forms, once you get the hang of the structure, it becomes much easier to use comparatives effectively.
+Subject + "ໃນ" (nai) or "ຂອງ" (khong) + Adverb + "ກະຊວງ" (kasuang) or "ສິ່ງນີ້ເປັນເກີດ" (sing ni pen ket) + Object
+For example:
+- ການດຽວນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງການດຽວກາຍ. (kan dyǔa ni pen ket khong kan dyǔa kăi) - "This car drives faster than that car."
+=== Comparing Actions ===
+When comparing actions, we use the following structure:
+Subject + "ໃນການ" (nai kan) or "ຂອງການ" (khong kan) + Verb + "ກະຊວງ" (kasuang) or "ສິ່ງນີ້ເປັນເກີດ" (sing ni pen ket) + Object
+For example:
+- ສູນໃນການປັດແກ້ເງິນນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງສະມາຄົມນີ້. (sun nai kan păt kǎe ngern ni pen ket khong sămăkhŏm ni) - "He earns more money than this student."
+== Cultural Insights ==
+Understanding the cultural context of using comparatives in Lao is essential for effective communication. In Lao culture, modesty and humility are highly valued. Therefore, it is common for Lao people to downplay their achievements or qualities when comparing themselves to others. This cultural nuance should be considered when using comparatives in Lao conversations. Lao people often use indirect or subtle ways to express comparison without appearing boastful or arrogant.
 == Practice Exercises ==
-Here are some practice exercises to help you reinforce what you have learned in this lesson:
+Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Use the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of comparatives in Lao.
-. Write a sentence using the structure [Subject A] + ລວງ + ກວ້າງ + [Subject B] to compare two people's ages.
+Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct comparative form of the adjectives or adverbs given in parentheses.
-. Write a sentence comparing two different foods.
-. Write a few sentences giving advice using comparatives.
+. ສຸດໃນການປັດແກ້ເງິນນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງສະມາຄົມນີ້. (ເຮັດສຸດ - much)
+. ຄວາມຍາກອອກຂອງນໍ້ນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງນໍ້ນີ້. (ສູ້ນີ້ - tall)
+. ເສື້ອງການຂອງຂອງນັກສຶກສານນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງນັກສຶກສານນີ້. (ປັດສຸດ - well)
+. ຄວາມສາມາດຂອງເຈົ້າໃນການປັດແກ້ນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງເຈົ້າໃນການປັດແກ້ນນີ້. (ສູ້ນີ້ - good)
+Solution:
+. ສຸດໃນການປັດແກ້ເງິນນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງສະມາຄົມນີ້. (ປັດສຸດ - much)
+. ຄວາມຍາກອອກຂອງນໍ້ນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງນໍ້ນີ້. (ສູ້ນີ້ - tall)
+. ເສື້ອງການຂອງຂອງນັກສຶກສານນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງນັກສຶກສານນີ້. (ປັດສຸດ - well)
+. ຄວາມສາມາດຂອງເຈົ້າໃນການປັດແກ້ນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງເຈົ້າໃນການປັດແກ້ນນີ້. (ສູ້ນີ້ - good)
+Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences into Lao using comparatives.
+. The red dress is more expensive than the blue dress.
+. My house is bigger than your house.
+. She sings better than her sister.
+. This restaurant is cheaper than that restaurant.
+Solution:
+. ຊີ້ນສີສົ່ງສູ່ມາຄຸນໃນລີຄີນສີຟ້າສູ່ມາ. (sĭn sĭng sĭŭng sĭm khŭn nai lĭkhĭn sĭng sĭŭng)
+. ບ້ານຂອງຂ້ອຍໃນຂອງເຈົ້າເປັນເກີດຂອງບ້ານຂອງເຈົ້າ. (bǎan khong khoy nai khong jăo pen ket khong bǎan khong jăo)
+. ເອົາສີສຽງຂອງຕູ້ກິນເປັນເກີດຂອງຄອນຊໍ່ຂອງສີສຽງ. (ao sĭ sĭang khong tûn kĭn pen ket khong kŏng sŏng)
+. ຮ້ານອາຫານນີ້ເປັນຊື່ນຸມມສີສົ່ງນີ້ເປັນເກີດຂອງຮ້ານນີ້. (hǎan ăhăn nai sŭm mii sĭng nai pen ket khong hǎan nai)
 == Conclusion ==
-Congratulations, you have learned how to form and use comparatives in Lao! Remember to keep practicing and trying out new sentences using this structure, and you will be on your way to becoming proficient at expressing differences and making recommendations in Lao.
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to form and use comparatives in Lao. Remember to pay attention to the cultural nuances when using comparatives in conversations. Practice using comparatives in different contexts to improve your Lao language skills. Keep up the good work, and soon you'll be able to compare anything in Lao with ease!
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-|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to form and use comparatives in Lao to compare two items or ideas. Learn how to use Lao language to express differences and make recommendations.
+|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to form and use comparatives in Lao to compare two items or ideas. Explore the cultural insights and practice exercises to enhance your Lao language skills.
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+==Sources==
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lao_grammar Lao grammar - Wikipedia]
+* [https://www.academia.edu/31583818/An_Analysis_on_the_Comparison_of_Thai_and_Lao_Language (PDF) An Analysis on the Comparison of Thai and Lao Language ...]
+* [https://bilingua.io/lao-language-confused-with-thai Lao Language - Why does it get confused with Thai? - Bilingua]
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-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lao_grammar Lao grammar - Wikipedia]
-* [https://www.academia.edu/31583818/An_Analysis_on_the_Comparison_of_Thai_and_Lao_Language (PDF) An Analysis on the Comparison of Thai and Lao Language ...]
-* [https://bilingua.io/lao-language-confused-with-thai Lao Language - Why does it get confused with Thai? - Bilingua]
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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Formation of Comparatives[edit | edit source]

Adjective Comparatives[edit | edit source]

Adverb Comparatives[edit | edit source]

Usage of Comparatives[edit | edit source]

Comparing Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Comparing Adverbs[edit | edit source]

Comparing Actions[edit | edit source]

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

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