ตื้อๆ

dtêu dtêu

Meanings

1AdjectiveB1

dull; numb; congested; foggy (lingering feeling)

describes a persistent, dull or numb sensation in the body or head; can also mean a stuffy/congested feeling (e.g., nose) or a foggy, blocked state of mind.

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2AdverbB1

in a dull, persistent way (of pain/discomfort)

used adverbially to modify sensations or states, indicating they persist in a dull, unsharp manner (e.g., aching dully, feeling foggy).

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ตื้อๆ said ตื้อ-ตื้อ?

dtêu dtêu

Thai spelling does not always show how a word sounds. This is how it is said.

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markMai tho
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Falling tone

dtêu

Starts high, rises a little, then drops clearly.

Mid class + Mai tho → Falling

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——