ทันเกม

tan-geem

Meanings

1AdjectiveB2

on top of things; alert to others' moves

Aware of developments or other people's tactics and not easily outmaneuvered.

Examples

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2VerbB2

[to] keep up with developments; see through others' tactics

To understand developments or anticipate others' moves well enough not to be outmaneuvered.

Examples

If we want to keep pace in job applications, we must read postings daily and prepare documents in advance.
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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

  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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