เกษตร
gà-sèetMeanings
agriculture; farming
the field or practice of agriculture; in modern Thai often used in compounds rather than as a standalone noun.
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agricultural (modifier in compounds)
relating to agriculture when used as a modifier in compound terms or names.
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domicile; planet in its own sign (astrology)
In Thai astrology, the status of a planet occupying the zodiac sign it rules, or a planet with that status.
Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is เกษตร said กะ-เสด?
gà-sèet
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
2 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Low tone
gà
Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.
Mid 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 | — | — |