Chapter 30

jài- prefix and suffix

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jai-dee

kind, nice, generous

jai-dam

nasty, unkind

jai-khăeng

strongwilled

jai-àwn

weak, easily influenced

jai-gwâang

broad-minded

jai-khâaep

narrow-minded

jai-yen

calm, relaxed

jai-ráwn

hot-headed, rash

jai-glâa

bold, brave

jai-nóy

sensitive, touchy

dee-jai

glad, happy

nóy-jai

unappreciated, feel slighted

sĭia-jai

sorry, saddened

gam-lang-jai

willpower, motivation

paw-jai

satisfied, pleased

sà-baai-jai

relaxed, happy

phuum-jai

proud

dtàwk-jai

shocked, surprised

Peter bpen khon jai-dee, khăo chûuai thúk khon

Peter is kind. He helps everyone.

chăn mâi châwp Tom, khăo phûud mâi dee láe bpen khon jai-dam

I don’t like Tom. He speaks badly and is not a nice person.

Jane bpen phûu-yĭng jai-khăeng thêe tham-ngaan khon diaao

Jane is a strongwilled woman who works alone.

Mary rúu wâa pâw ther jai-àwn gàp ther

Mary knows her father has a soft heart for her.

Peter bpen khon jai-yen láe chái waeh-laa khíd

Peter is cool-headed and takes time to think.

Jane dee-jai thêe dâi séuu ród khan mài

Jane is happy to have bought a new car.

chăn mâi mee gam-lang-jai jà tham à-rai

I have no motivation to do anything.

phŏm mâi phuum-jai nai ngaan khăwng-phŏm dtàae phŏm paw-jai

I’m not proud of my work, but I’m satisfied with it.

chăn sĭia-jai thêe dâi-yin wâa khăo mâi sà-baai

I’m sorry to hear he is unwell.

chăn dtàwk-jai thêe hĕn Jane wâai-nám

I was shocked to see Jane swimming.