สว่าน
sà-wàanMeanings
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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auger (boring tool)
A spiral boring tool used especially for making holes in wood or earth.
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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.
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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
- Consonant classHigh class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- 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 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 | — | — |