จงทำ

jong-tam

Meaning

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Do (formal command)

A formal imperative meaning 'Do.' Formed by the command particle 'จงจงjong[impv] (formal) do …; must …' and the verb 'ทำทำtam1[to] do; make2[to] act; behave3[to] cook; prepare food4[to] do; carry out (work)5[to] cause; make' (do). Often used in written instructions, orders, or other authoritative contexts.

Examples

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Tones

See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.

Why is จงทำ said จง-ทัม?

jong-tam

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

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 -ง, a sonorant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

jong

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——

Word Breakdown

จงjongจงjong[impv] (formal) do …; must …[impv] (formal) do …; must …Part 1
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จงทำjong-tamจงทำjong-tamDo (formal command)Do (formal command)Word