No. 311 in Thai
แบบ
The Thai word "แบบ" means "style," "model," "type," "pattern," or "form," depending on context.
In a sentence
ฉันชอบขนมแบบนี้
I like desserts of this type.
In this sentence, 'แบบ' is used as a classifier or a demonstrative word, meaning 'type' or 'kind', showing preference for a specific type.
เราเรียนรู้แบบฝึกหัดในหนังสือนี้
We learned from the exercises in this book.
Here, 'แบบ' is used as a noun meaning 'exercise' or 'practice sheet' as part of the term 'แบบฝึกหัด' (exercise/practice).
เขาแต่งตัวแบบสบาย ๆ
He dresses comfortably.
In this usage, 'แบบ' is an adverbial modifier indicating the manner or style, translating to 'in a ... manner' or 'like' in English.
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