การพับ
gaan-pápMeaning
1NounA2
folding (act; process)
the act or process of folding something, especially paper, fabric, clothes, or sheet material (e.g., in crafts or manufacturing)
Examples
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I don't like folding clothes; I think it's boring.
Can you please teach me how to fold a paper crane?
การพับgaan-pápผ้าpâaเช็ดchétปากbpàakอย่างถูกวิธีyàang-tùuk-wí-tiiทำให้tam-hâiโต๊ะอาหารdtó-aa-hǎanดูduuสวยงามsǔuai-ngaamขึ้นkʉ̂n
The proper folding of napkins makes the dining table look more beautiful.
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
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- 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 class | High class | Low class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No mark + live | Mid | Rising | Mid |
| No mark + dead short | Low | Low | High |
| No mark + dead long | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai ek | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai tho | Falling | Falling | High |
| Mai tri | High | — | — |
| Mai chattawa | Rising | — | — |
Word Breakdown
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พับpápพับpáp1[to] fold; fold up; turn down2folded bolt; folded bundle (of cloth)3[to] call off; cancel (informal)4classifier: folded bolts or bundles of cloth[to] fold; fold up; turn downPart 2
การพับgaan-pápการพับgaan-pápfolding (act; process)folding (act; process)Word