Builds on
complete short clauses
Today
link two ideas
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Name the relationship between clauses
เพราะ
praw
because
แต่
tae
but
ถ้า…ก็…
if…then…
Two-part frame: ถ้า [clause] ก็ [clause]. Each part goes beside its own clause.
แล้วก็
and then / and also
ถึงแม้…แต่…
although…
Two-part frame: ถึงแม้ [clause] แต่ [clause]. This is not one connector to insert into a single blank.
Other ways to connect ideas
จริงๆ แล้ว
actually / in fact
โดยเฉพาะ
especially
ยกเว้น
except
ไม่อย่างนั้น
otherwise
อย่างน้อย
at least
ดังนั้น
dang-nán
therefore / so
More formal or written; ก็เลย is a natural spoken choice for a result.
ก็เลย
so / as a result (casual)
เพื่อที่จะ
in order to
A heavier purpose expression; use it only when the purpose adds information.
ตอนที่
when / at the time that
The clauses remain meaningful on their own
Build each short clause first. Add a connector only after you know whether the relationship is reason, contrast, condition, or sequence.
Worked payoff — contrast and reason
อยากไป แต่ไปไม่ได้เพราะฝนตก
I want to go, but I can’t because it’s raining.
Keep each sentence natural and the connection clear. A longer sentence is not automatically better. แต่ว่า can also express contrast; เพราะว่า can also give the reason.
Try what you learned
Link the parts of this sentence
Practise the example above in two small steps. The English relationship helps you choose a connector; then see how it fits in Thai.
Use the lesson above whenever you need help. This is practice, not a level test.