ตายตัว

dtaai-dtuua

Meanings

1AdjectiveB1

fixed; set; unchanging

not changing; fixed, predetermined, or constant (e.g., price, rule, rate)

Examples

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2AdjectiveB2

rigid; inflexible

not open to change or adaptation; lacking flexibility (of ideas, methods, or attitude)

Examples

This teacher’s way of teaching is very rigid, so students can’t adapt when new problems arise.
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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 syllableEnds in -ย, a sonorant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

dtaai

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——