ย่อม
naturally
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- 1 naturally、inevitably、as a matter of course、tend to
ย่อม mainly marks something as natural, expected, or inevitable based on how things normally work. It can also be an adjective meaning relatively small or modest in size.
naturally、inevitably、as a matter of course、tend to
Used before a verb or state to say that something naturally, normally, or inevitably follows from the situation. It has a formal or written feel.
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ความพยายามย่อมนำไปสู่ความสำเร็จ khwaam phayayaam yɔ̂ɔm nam pay sùu khwaam sǎmrèt Effort naturally leads to success. ความพยายามย่อมนำไปสู่ความสำเร็จ details
Learning notes
Explanation
As an adverb-like auxiliary, ย่อม comes before a verb or state, as in ย่อมมี “naturally exists,” ย่อมเกิดขึ้น “naturally happens,” and ย่อมเป็นไปได้ “is naturally possible.” It does not simply mark the future or a habit; it adds the idea that the result follows naturally from the reason, condition, or general rule. As an adjective, ย่อม is most useful in the phrase ขนาดย่อม, meaning small-sized or small-scale. It is a little more formal and measured than the basic word เล็ก.
Usage
The adverbial use appears often in general statements, lessons, cause-and-effect explanations, social commentary, speeches, and formal writing. In casual conversation, other expressions are usually more natural. The adjective use is common when describing size or scale, especially in ขนาดย่อม for small-sized or small-scale things.
Caution
Translating ย่อม as “must” or “definitely” can be too strong. It usually means the result is naturally expected, not absolutely guaranteed. In casual speech, frequent use can sound formal, explanatory, or proverb-like.