ซึมๆ

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Meanings

1AdjectiveB1

feeling down; subdued; listless

Colloquial: Feeling a bit sad, quiet, or low-energy; not lively or talkative.

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2AdjectiveB2

somewhat drowsy; less alert

Somewhat drowsy, sluggish, or less responsive than usual, for example when ill.

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3AdjectiveB2

seeping/oozing slightly

Liquid slowly leaking or bleeding out a little (e.g., ink/blood/moisture oozing).

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4AdjectiveB2

sluggish (activity/performance)

Showing weak activity or momentum (e.g., sales/economy are sluggish).

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Tones

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

Why is ซึมๆ said ซึม-ซึม?

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Thai spelling does not always show how a word sounds. This is how it is said.

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classLow class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ม, a sonorant, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

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Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Low 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——