ครับ
krápMeaning
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polite particle (male speaker)
A polite sentence-final particle used mainly by male speakers to show respect or politeness; also used as a polite affirmative reply (“yes/sir/OK”).
Examples
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Okay, I will do that.
Could I trouble you to open the window, please?
If you need help, just let me know.
Yes?/Hello? (acknowledging a call or address)
(Phone rings) Yes, I'm answering.
Were you calling me? — Yes?/Sir?
Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classLow classConsonant clusterIn the cluster คร, the first consonant ค sets the class.
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingDead syllableShort vowelEnds in -บ, a stop, so it is dead.
Low class consonants
คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ
Result
High tone
kráp
Starts high and keeps climbing.
Low class + No tone mark + Dead syllable · Short vowel → High
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 | — | — |