เดิน
dəənMeanings
[to] walk; go on foot
To move on foot at a regular pace.
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[to] proceed; go; move along
To continue or advance in an activity, process, or route.
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[to] run; operate (machine/system)
To function or be in operation, as a machine, system, or process.
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[to] run; operate; keep running
To cause machinery or a service to operate, as in เดินเครื่องเดินเครื่องdəən-krʉ̂ʉang[to] start up or run a machine/engine (run machinery) or เดินรถเดินรถdəən-rót[to] operate (a vehicle service) (operate a transport service).
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -น, a sonorant, so it is live.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Mid tone
dəən
Level, in your normal speaking voice.
Mid class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid
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 | — | — |