ก่อไฟ
gɔ̀ɔ-faiMeaning
1VerbA2
[to] build a fire; start a fire
To start a fire, typically by arranging fuel (like wood or charcoal) and igniting it, for purposes such as cooking, warmth, or a campfire.
Examples
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Last night it was cold, so we started a fire to keep warm.
ตอนdtɔɔnไปbpaiเข้าค่ายkâo-kâaiเราraoจะjàก่อไฟgɔ̀ɔ-faiรอบrɔ̂ɔpกองgɔɔngสำหรับsǎm-ràpทำกิจกรรมtam-gìt-jà-gam
When we go camping, we will start a campfire for activities.
คุณkunยายสอนyaai-sɔ̌ɔnวิธีwí-tiiก่อไฟgɔ̀ɔ-faiโดยdooiใช้cháiเตาถ่านdtao-tàanเพื่อpʉ̂ʉaหุงhǔngข้าวkâao
My grandmother taught me how to start a fire using a charcoal stove to cook rice.
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
gɔ̀ɔ
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
ก่อgɔ̀ɔก่อgɔ̀ɔ1[to] build; construct; pile (up)2[to] cause; bring about3[to] start; ignite; provoke4yes–no question particle (Northern Thai)[to] build; construct; pile (up)Part 1
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ไฟfaiไฟfai1fire; flame2electricity; power3light (from a lamp)4signal light; indicator5anger; passion (figurative)fire; flamePart 2
ก่อไฟgɔ̀ɔ-faiก่อไฟgɔ̀ɔ-fai[to] build a fire; start a fire[to] build a fire; start a fireWord