This is the 311th most frequent Thai word.
แบบ
The Thai word "แบบ" means "style," "model," "type," "pattern," or "form," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'แบบ' is used as a classifier or a demonstrative word, meaning 'type' or 'kind', showing preference for a specific type.
ฉันชอบขนมแบบนี้
I like desserts of this type.
Here, 'แบบ' is used as a noun meaning 'exercise' or 'practice sheet' as part of the term 'แบบฝึกหัด' (exercise/practice).
เราเรียนรู้แบบฝึกหัดในหนังสือนี้
We learned from the exercises in this book.
In this usage, 'แบบ' is an adverbial modifier indicating the manner or style, translating to 'in a ... manner' or 'like' in English.