ดีจ้า
dii-jâaMeaning
1InterjectionA1
hi; hello
an informal and friendly greeting, typically used among friends or when speaking to someone younger; hi; hello
Examples
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Hi! What are you doing?
Hi guys, have you eaten yet?
Hi Nong May! Long time no see.
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 markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Mid tone
dii
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 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
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จ้าjâaจ้าjâa1bright; dazzling2yes; okay; friendly conversational particle (informal)bright; dazzlingPart 2
ดีจ้าdii-jâaดีจ้าdii-jâahi; hellohi; helloWord