ก่อนนะ
gɔ̀ɔn-náMeaning
1NounA2
first (polite); used on leaving ('I'll go first')
An informal softening phrase meaning 'first' or 'for now'; often used when taking leave (short for 'ไปก่อนนะไปก่อนนะbpai-gɔ̀ɔn-náI'm leaving now; gotta go') to mean 'I'll go first.'
Examples
I'm going now. (Bye!)
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I'm hungry, I'll eat first, okay?
My work isn't finished yet, but I'll make a move and head back for now.
คุยกันkui-ganสนุกมากsà-nùk-mâakเลยləəiแต่dtɛ̀ɛต้องdtɔ̂ngไปแล้วbpai-lɛ́ɛoแค่นี้kɛ̂ɛ-níiก่อนนะgɔ̀ɔn-ná
It was great talking, but I have to go. That's all for now.
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 markMai ek
- Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Low tone
gɔ̀ɔn
Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.
Mid class + Mai ek → Low
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
ก่อนgɔ̀ɔnก่อนgɔ̀ɔn1before; earlier; previously; first2previous; prior; formerbefore; earlier; previously; firstPart 1
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นะnáนะná1softener; friendly particle2persuasive/confirming particle3wondering particlesoftener; friendly particlePart 2
ก่อนนะgɔ̀ɔn-náก่อนนะgɔ̀ɔn-náfirst (polite); used on leaving ('I'll go first')first (polite); used on leaving ('I'll go first')Word