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CHAPTER 5
SYNOPSIS OF THAI

4. hɔ̂ɔj: to carry hanging, on the arm for example

5. thy̌: to carry in the hands

6. hîw: to carry by the handle, like a basket, bag, etc.

7. bɛ̀ɛk: to carry on the back

8. ûm: to carry in one's arm, like a baby

9. banthúk: to carry in a vehicle, like a truck, etc.

10. saphaaj: to carry with a strap over the shoulder

11. kradìat: to carry against the hip or waist, like a basket

12. khǒn to carry or transport large objects

13. phók: to carry wrapped in a cloth

14. thuun húa: to carry on the head

41. Another problem that students have in learning Thai words is that frequently what is expressed as one word in English may require two or more in Thai. Compare the word 'fetch' with Thai (paj aw maa) (literally: 'go take come'). Other examples are: 'store up' (kèp aw wáj) (literally: collect take keep) or 'squeeze it out' (khán aw ɔ̀ɔk maa) (literally: squeeze take out come).

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