เดิน

dəən

Meanings

2VerbA2

[to] proceed; go; move along

To continue or advance in an activity, process, or route.

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3VerbB1

[to] run; operate (machine/system)

To function or be in operation, as a machine, system, or process.

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4VerbB2

[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

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. 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 classHigh classLow class
No mark + liveMidRisingMid
No mark + dead shortLowLowHigh
No mark + dead longLowLowFalling
Mai ekLowLowFalling
Mai thoFallingFallingHigh
Mai triHigh——
Mai chattawaRising——