เป็นได้

bpen-dâai

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] be possible; could be

to be possible; could be the case or could happen (modal use, similar to อาจอาจàat1may; might (possibility)2possibly; perhaps3able; capable (literary/formal)/เป็นไปได้ว่า)

Examples

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2VerbB1

[to] be able to be; can be

to be able to be or become something (e.g., can be many things/roles)

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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 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

bpen

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——
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