ทำแต้ม
tam-dtɛ̂ɛmMeanings
1VerbA2
[to] score points
to score points in a game, sport, or competition
2VerbB2
[to] gain favor; [to] impress [sb]
to do something to gain favor, impress someone, or improve one's standing (often used in romantic or professional contexts)
Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is ทำแต้ม said ทัม-แต้ม?
tam-dtɛ̂ɛm
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
2 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classLow class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableThe vowel ำ hides a final -ม, so it is live.
Low class consonants
คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ
Result
Mid tone
tam
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 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
ทำtamทำtam1[to] do; make2[to] act; behave3[to] cook; prepare food4[to] do; carry out (work)5[to] cause; make[to] do; makePart 1
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แต้มdtɛ̂ɛmแต้มdtɛ̂ɛm1point; score; tally2dot; speck; spot3[to] dot; dab; apply a small amountpoint; score; tallyPart 2
ทำแต้มtam-dtɛ̂ɛmทำแต้มtam-dtɛ̂ɛm[to] score points[to] score pointsWord