ปลานี้
bplaa-níiMeaning
1determinerA1
this fish
The fish identified by the demonstrative นี้นี้níi1this (near speaker)2this one3this; the present (time/topic) ('this'), referring to a fish indicated by the speaker or specified in context.
Examples
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How much is this fish?
I want this fish to cook for dinner.
Could you please fillet this fish for me?
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
- Consonant classMid classConsonant clusterIn the cluster ปล, the first consonant ป sets the class.
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Mid tone
bplaa
Level, in your normal speaking voice.
Mid 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
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ปลานี้bplaa-níiปลานี้bplaa-níithis fishthis fishWord