หากแต่

hàak-dtɛ̀ɛ

Meaning

1ConjunctionC1

but rather; however (formal)

a formal/literary conjunction introducing a strong contrast or correction to the prior clause, often after a negation; equivalent to 'but rather' or 'however'.

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 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

hàak

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——

Word Breakdown

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หากแต่hàak-dtɛ̀ɛหากแต่hàak-dtɛ̀ɛbut rather; however (formal)but rather; however (formal)Word