The term 'ได้ (dâi)' is widely used in Thai to indicate ability or possibility, similar to the English 'can'. Alternatively, it can also mean 'to get' something. It is normally situated before the main verb in a sentence. When denoting ability, the typical formation is subject + ได้ + verb, and for conveying the sense of 'to get', the pattern is subject + verb + object + ได้.