กามภพ

gaam póp

Meaning

1NounC1

sensual realm (Buddhism)

In Buddhist cosmology, the realm of existence characterized by sensual desire, which includes the human world, heavens, and hells.

Examples

According to Buddhist beliefs, humans and animals are all in the cycle of rebirth within the realm of sensual desire.
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Tones

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

Why is กามภพ said กาม-มะ-พบ?

gaam póp

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

3 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 -ม, a sonorant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

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——
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Word Breakdown

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กามภพgaam pópกามภพgaam pópsensual realm (Buddhism)sensual realm (Buddhism)Word