19. The particle ก็ คำว่า ก็

8 grammar points (TG303–TG310) · 1 beginner · 7 intermediate

ก็ is one of the most frequent words in Thai. It means “also”, “then”, “well…” and more, but it always stands in the same place: after the subject, before the verb.

ID Grammar point Meaning Difficulty
TG303 ก็ (also, too) “Also, too, either” Beginner
TG304 ก็ (overview) Very versatile linker: “also”, “then/so”, “well…”, softener; links a clause to what came before Intermediate
TG305 ก็ (then, consequence) Marks the result/main clause after ถ้า, พอ, เมื่อ, แม้ว่า Intermediate
TG306 ก็ได้ “…is fine too / I suppose so”; mild acceptance Intermediate
TG307 ก็ (softening/hesitation) “Well…” — softens answers or explanations Intermediate
TG308 Q-word + ก็ (any-/every-) “Anyone / anything / anywhere” Intermediate
TG309 ก็ดี “…would be good too / That’s fine” Intermediate
TG310 Parallel ก็ (บาง … ก็ …, … ก็ได้ … ก็ได้) In parallel clauses ก็ links contrasting or alternative statements: “some …, others …”, “either … or …” Intermediate