ตะไบ

dtà-bai

Meanings

1NounB1

file; rasp (tool)

a hand tool with a rough, ridged surface used to shape, smooth, or remove small amounts of material such as metal, wood, or plastic; a rasp

Examples

The craftsman uses a metal file to smooth the sharp edge of the workpiece.
3 more examples
2VerbB1

[to] file; smooth with a file

to use a file to shape, smooth, or remove material from a surface

Examples

3 more examples
This morning he filed the corner of the wooden table a bit so it wouldn’t be sharp.

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 class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

dtà

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——