นำเข้า
nam-kâoMeanings
[to] import (goods)
to bring goods or products into a country for sale or use
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imported
brought in from another country; of foreign origin (e.g., สินค้านำเข้าสินค้านำเข้าsǐn-káa-nam-kâoimported goods; imports (goods) ‘imported goods’)
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[to] import (data/modules)
to bring data, files, or modules into a software program or system for use
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[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
- 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
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 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 | — | — |