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maan

Meanings

1NounB2

Māra; tempter in Buddhism

In Buddhism, Māra: the personification of temptation and obstacles that hinder enlightenment.

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2NounB2

evil spirit; demon

An evil spirit or demonic being; figuratively, a harmful force that brings trouble.

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3NounB2

bane; cause of suffering

A source of misery or misfortune; something that causes harm or distress.

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Tones

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

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classLow class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ร, a sonorant, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

maan

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——