Thai · 6 October 2026 · Modal Verbs and Expressions of Ability
ได้
dâai
can / physically able / permitted
particle
The most versatile and high-frequency ability marker in Thai, placed strictly after the main verb or at the absolute end of the clause. It denotes physical capability, permission, or successful completion of an action in everyday life.
In a sentence
คืนนี้ฉันอยู่เคลียร์รีพอร์ตด่วนให้เธอจนเสร็จได้นะ ไม่ต้องเกรงใจเลยเพราะพรุ่งนี้ฉันเข้างานสายได้
I can stay and finish clearing this urgent report for you tonight; don't worry about it at all because I can walk into work late tomorrow.
