ทันสมัย

tan-sà-mǎi

Meanings

1AdjectiveB1

modern; up-to-date

using the latest ideas, methods, or technology; current and not old-fashioned

Examples

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2AdjectiveB1

fashionable; trendy

following current styles; stylish or in vogue

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ทันสมัย said ทัน-สะ-ไหม?

tan-sà-mǎi

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

3 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classLow class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -น, a sonorant, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

tan

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Low 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——

Word Breakdown

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ทันสมัยtan-sà-mǎiทันสมัยtan-sà-mǎimodern; up-to-datemodern; up-to-dateWord