การชนะ

gaan-chá-ná

Meanings

1NounA2

victory; a win; triumph

the state or result of defeating an opponent in a contest, conflict, or competition

Examples

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2NounB1

overcoming; prevailing

the act of gaining mastery over someone or something, including overcoming obstacles or temptation

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is การชนะ said การ-ชะ-นะ?

gaan-chá-ná

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 -ร, a sonorant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

gaan

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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การชนะgaan-chá-náการชนะgaan-chá-návictory; a win; triumphvictory; a win; triumphWord