classifier query

[Peter Constable]

On 10/15/2001 05:52:26 AM Jeff Knowling wrote:

>etc. all need the number one with the classifier.  I have heard requests 
for
>water used without the number, but it seems to be more for clarification 
of
>the type of water - bottled vs. tap then for an accurate count.  A table 
of
>diners requesting 'Nam plao kuat' (water plain bottle) are likely to get 
two
>or more bottles to satisfy the needs of the table, not just one bottle.

Is that not shortened from (ÍÑÇ)¹íéÒà»ÅèÒ à»ç¹¢Ç´´´ '(aw) naam plao pen khuat'? Is the word really a classifier in this case? 


On the other hand, in Thai you can use any classifier without a numeral 
but with a demonstrative adjective.



- Peter


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