ยามบ่าย
yaam-bàaiMeanings
1NounA1
afternoon
the part of the day after noon and before evening
Examples
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I like to take a walk in the afternoon.
Yesterday afternoon, I read a book at home.
Usually, my father takes a nap in the afternoon.
2AdverbA1
in the afternoon
occurring or done during the afternoon
Examples
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The afternoon sun is very hot.
He has to go to an afternoon meeting with a client.
The afternoon show will start at 2 PM.
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 classLow class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ม, a sonorant, so it is live.
Low class consonants
คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ
Result
Mid tone
yaam
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
ยามyaamยามyaam1guard; watchman2time; period; at the time of (formal/lit.)3watch duty; guard shift4quarter of the night (traditional)guard; watchmanPart 1
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ยามบ่ายyaam-bàaiยามบ่ายyaam-bàaiafternoonafternoonWord