กลไก

gon-gai

Meanings

1NounB1

mechanism (machine parts)

a set of parts that work together in a machine or device

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2NounB2

mechanism (process; way something works)

a process or method by which something happens or works

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3NounB2

mechanism; apparatus (institutional/system)

a system or body that drives or enables social or political processes

Examples

The community forum is a mechanism that gives villagers a voice in local policy.
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Tones

See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ล, a sonorant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

gon

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Mid class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

Tone chart

Every class and spelling pattern, with this syllable outlined.

Mid classHigh classLow class
No mark + liveMidRisingMid
No mark + dead shortLowLowHigh
No mark + dead longLowLowFalling
Mai ekLowLowFalling
Mai thoFallingFallingHigh
Mai triHigh——
Mai chattawaRising——

Word Breakdown

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กลไกgon-gaiกลไกgon-gaimechanism (machine parts)mechanism (machine parts)Word