หนักหนา

nàk-nǎa

Meanings

1AdjectiveB1

severe; grave; very serious

Very serious, grave, or severe in degree.

Examples

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2AdverbB1

very; severely; intensely

To a great extent or in a very serious way; used for emphasis.

Examples

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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

  1. Consonant classHigh classLeading หA silent ห before น puts this syllable in high class.
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableEnds in -ก, a stop, so it is dead.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Low tone

nàk

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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Word Breakdown

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หนักหนาnàk-nǎaหนักหนาnàk-nǎasevere; grave; very serioussevere; grave; very seriousWord