ถ่าข่อย
tàa-kɔ̀ɔiMeaning
1VerbA2
[to] wait for me (Isan/Lao dialect)
An Isan/Lao dialect imperative meaning “wait for me,” used to tell someone to stop and wait.
Examples
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You walk so fast, wait for me.
Don't rush off, wait for me first.
I'm about to go too, wait for me a moment, okay?
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
- Consonant classHigh class
- Tone markMai ek
- Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.
High class consonants
ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห
Result
Low tone
tàa
Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.
High class + Mai ek → Low
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 | — | — |
Word Breakdown
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ข่อยkɔ̀ɔiข่อยkɔ̀ɔi1I; me (Isan/Lao; humble/familiar)2Siamese rough bushI; me (Isan/Lao; humble/familiar)Part 2
ถ่าข่อยtàa-kɔ̀ɔiถ่าข่อยtàa-kɔ̀ɔi[to] wait for me (Isan/Lao dialect)[to] wait for me (Isan/Lao dialect)Word