สว่าน

sà-wàan

Meanings

1NounA2

drill (tool)

A tool used for making holes in materials such as wood, metal, plastic, or concrete; can be hand-operated or powered (electric, pneumatic, or battery).

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2NounB1

auger (boring tool)

A spiral boring tool used especially for making holes in wood or earth.

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3NounB2

auger (boring tool)

A spiral boring tool used especially for wood or earth; in Thai usage, can be referred to as สว่านสว่านsà-wàan1drill (tool)2auger (boring tool) when context is clear.

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is สว่าน said สะ-หว่าน?

sà-wàan

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 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——