ตื้อๆ
dtêu dtêuMeanings
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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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).
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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
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markMai tho
- 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 class | High class | Low class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No mark + live | Mid | Rising | Mid |
| No mark + dead short | Low | Low | High |
| No mark + dead long | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai ek | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai tho | Falling | Falling | High |
| Mai tri | High | — | — |
| Mai chattawa | Rising | — | — |