ตรีโกณ

dtrii-goon

Meanings

1NounB2

triangle (formal)

A geometric figure with three straight sides and three angles; a formal term for a triangle.

Examples

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2NounC1

trine (astrology)

In astrology, an angle of about 120 degrees between two planets or other points in a chart, usually seen as a positive connection.

Examples

In his astrological chart, Venus forms a trine with Jupiter, which is considered a favorable aspect.
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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

  1. Consonant classMid classConsonant clusterIn the cluster ตร, the first consonant ต sets the class.
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

dtrii

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——
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Word Breakdown

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โกgooโกgooolder brother; familiar male title (Southern Thai Chinese usage)older brother; familiar male title (Southern Thai Chinese usage)Part 2
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ณnáณnáat; in; on [a place/time]at; in; on [a place/time]Part 3
ตรีโกณdtrii-goonตรีโกณdtrii-goontriangle (formal)triangle (formal)Word