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dtàang

Meanings

1AdjectiveA2

different; distinct

not the same; having differences

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2AdjectiveB1

various; diverse

of many different kinds; assorted

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3AdverbB2

each; respectively

used before verbs to indicate that subjects act individually or separately (e.g., ต่างทำ ‘each does’)

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4AdjectiveB2

foreign; from another place

from another country or outside one’s group; not local

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5VerbB2

to differ; be different

to be unlike or distinct from; used in comparative statements

Examples

My brother’s personality is very different from mine; he likes challenges, while I prefer simplicity.
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6PrepositionB2

in place of; as a substitute for

acting as a replacement or representative for someone or something (e.g., ดูต่างหน้า)

Tones

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

How the tone is decided

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

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

dtàang

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

Mid class + Mai ek → 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——