Thai · 8 September 2026 · Comparatives and Superlatives
กว่า
gwàa
more / -er than
particle
The essential comparative marker in Thai, placed directly after an adjective or adverb to indicate a higher degree. When making a direct comparison between two entities, it is followed by the object of comparison.
In a sentence
ร้านชานมเปิดใหม่ท้ายซอยรสชาติเข้มข้นกว่าร้านประจำเป็นไหนๆ เลย
ráan chaa-nom bpə̀ət mài táai sɔɔi rót-châat kêm-kôn gwàa ráan bprà-jam bpen nǎi nǎi ləəi
The newly opened bubble milk tea shop at the end of the alley has a way richer flavor than my regular spot.