Learn Thai Prefix : ขี้ /kîi/

Today we are going to learn Thai prefix /kîi/

Normally the word /kîi/ is no a polite word which means “shit”.
When we use /kîi/ as a prefix, it indicates the following adjective is a negative quality of the person being referred to.
It conveys a meanings of being sensitive to_____ , or easy to____.

  คำศัพท์  /kam-sàp/ Vocabulary

ขี้เกียจ       /kîi gìat/                lazy
ขี้เหงา        /kîi ngăo/             lonely
ขี้อาย         /kîi aai/                shy
ขี้เล่น          /kîi lên/                playful
ขี้บ่น           /kîi bòn/              grumbling ; irritable ; complaining
ขี้โกง          /kîi gohng/         tricky, cheating
ขี้ลืม           /kîi leum/            forgetful
ขี้หึง            /kîi hĕung/          jealous (for lovers)
ขี้เซา          /kîi sao/                be sleepy, be drowsy, be lethargic
ขี้อิจฉา      /kîi ìt-chăa/         envious, jealous
ขี้กลัว         /kîi glua/              cowardly, fearful, afraid
ขี้เหนียว     /kîi nĭaw/             stingy
ขี้สงสัย      /kîi sŏng-săi/      suspicious, doubtful
ขี้โม้           /kîi móh/              bragful
ขี้โมโห      /kîi moh-hŏh/     resentful, easily mad, irritable

Example

John bpen kon kîi lên    จอห์นเป็นคนขี้เล่น   John is a playful person.
Faen chán  kîi hĕung mâak    แฟนฉันขี้หึงมาก    My boyfriend/ girlfriend is very jealous.

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