กันน้ำ

gan-náam

Meanings

1AdjectiveB1

waterproof; water-resistant

able to prevent water from entering or being damaged by water (ranging from water-resistant to fully waterproof depending on context/ratings)

Examples

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2VerbB2

[to] waterproof; make water‑repellent

to treat or construct something so that water cannot penetrate or will be repelled

Examples

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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 -น, a sonorant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

gan

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——