เสนอ

sà-nə̌ə

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] propose; suggest

to put an idea or plan forward for others to consider

Examples

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2VerbB1

[to] present

to show or deliver information, a report, or a proposal formally to an audience or authority

Examples

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3VerbB1

[to] offer (for acceptance)

to put something forward for someone to take, accept, or choose

Examples

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4VerbB2

[to] submit

to formally hand in a document, plan, or request for approval or consideration

Examples

3 more examples

Tones

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

Why is เสนอ said สะ-เหนอ?

sà-nə̌ə

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Low tone

sà

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

High class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low

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——

Word Breakdown

เสsěeเสsěegarland; floral wreath (poetic/archaic)garland; floral wreath (poetic/archaic)Part 1
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เสนอsà-nə̌əเสนอsà-nə̌ə[to] propose; suggest[to] propose; suggestWord