การแตะ

gaan-dtɛ̀

Meanings

1NounA2

light touching; tapping

The act of touching something lightly or briefly, such as tapping a screen or lightly nudging a ball with the foot.

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2NounB2

touching on; broaching a subject

The act of bringing up or addressing a subject, often briefly or cautiously, especially when it is sensitive.

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3NounB2

reaching a level

The act of reaching a particular figure, amount, or level, such as a price, temperature, or sales total.

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4NounB2

using; drawing on resources

The act of beginning to use money or other resources, especially funds or reserves that have been kept aside.

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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 -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——
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Word Breakdown

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การแตะgaan-dtɛ̀การแตะgaan-dtɛ̀light touching; tappinglight touching; tappingWord