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dtuua-gaan

Meanings

1NounB1

chief culprit; main instigator

the person chiefly responsible for causing trouble or wrongdoing; ringleader/mastermind

Examples

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2NounB2

main cause

the principal cause or key factor behind a problem or outcome (personified or non-personified)

Examples

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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 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

dtuua

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——

Word Breakdown

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ตัวการdtuua-gaanตัวการdtuua-gaanchief culprit; main instigatorchief culprit; main instigatorWord