นำเข้า

nam-kâo

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] import (goods)

to bring goods or products into a country for sale or use

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2AdjectiveB1

imported

brought in from another country; of foreign origin (e.g., สินค้านำเข้าสินค้านำเข้าsǐn-káa-nam-kâoimported goods; imports (goods) ‘imported goods’)

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3VerbB2

[to] import (data/modules)

to bring data, files, or modules into a software program or system for use

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4VerbC1

[to] submit to a meeting/agenda

to bring an item into a meeting or agenda for consideration (formal/administrative usage)

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Tones

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

Why is นำเข้า said นัม-เข้า?

nam-kâo

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

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 syllableThe vowel ำ hides a final -ม, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

nam

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——