สมุทัย

sà-mù-tai

Meaning

1NounB2

origin of suffering; cause (Buddhism)

In Buddhism (Second Noble Truth), the origin or cause of suffering, specifically craving (ตัณหาตัณหาdtan-hǎa1craving; strong desire2craving; thirst (Buddhism)) and attachment that give rise to dukkha.

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is สมุทัย said สะ-หมุ-ไท?

sà-mù-tai

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

3 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Low tone

sà

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

High class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low

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——
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