ดำรง

dam-rong

Meanings

1VerbB2

[to] maintain; preserve; sustain; uphold

To keep something in its current state or condition; to preserve or uphold it (formal).

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2VerbB2

[to] exist; continue; endure

To continue to be or remain in existence; to last over time (formal/literary).

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3VerbC1

[to] hold (a rank/title/position)

To hold or occupy a rank, title, or position (formal).

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Tones

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

Why is ดำรง said ดัม-รง?

dam-rong

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 syllableThe vowel ำ hides a final -ม, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

dam

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——