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gaan-wâi

Meanings

1NounB1

the wai (greeting/respect gesture)

the act of pressing the palms together with a slight bow to greet, thank, apologize, or show respect in Thai culture.

Examples

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2NounB1

wai as homage/worship

a wai performed toward monks, Buddha images, elders, or sacred things as an act of reverence.

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 -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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การไหว้gaan-wâiการไหว้gaan-wâithe wai (greeting/respect gesture)the wai (greeting/respect gesture)Word