เงา

ngao

Meanings

1NounA2

shadow

a dark shape on a surface made when something blocks light

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2NounB1

reflection; image

an image of something seen on a shiny surface such as a mirror or water

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3NounB1

shade; dimness; darkness

a darker or less bright area away from direct light; relative darkness

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4NounB2

silhouette; outline

a dark outline or profile of a person or object against a lighter background

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5NounB2

trace; hint

a small sign or slight presence of something, often metaphorical (e.g., a shadow of doubt)

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6NounB2

follower; double

a person who follows someone closely like their shadow; a counterpart or double

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Tones

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

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classLow class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableThe vowel เ-า hides a final -ว, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

ngao

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Low class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

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——