ตราบ

dtràap

Meanings

1ConjunctionB2

as long as; so long as

for the whole time that a situation continues, often introducing a continuing condition in expressions such as ตราบใดตราบใดdtràap-daias long as; so long as or ตราบที่

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2ConjunctionB2

until; up to (time/extent)

Marks a limit in time or extent, meaning ‘until’ or ‘up to,’ often in formal usage or fixed phrases (e.g., ตราบจนตราบจนdtràap-jonuntil; up until, ตราบเท่าตราบเท่าdtràap-tâoas long as; so long as).

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Tones

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

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid classConsonant clusterIn the cluster ตร, the first consonant ต sets the class.
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableEnds in -บ, a stop, so it is dead.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

dtràap

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

Mid class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low

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——