เอวํ
ee-wangMeanings
thus; in this way (Pali)
A Pali adverb (evaṁ) meaning 'thus; in this way', seen in phrases like เอวํเอวํee-wang1thus; in this way (Pali)2thus; so (formulaic particle) เมเมmee1[to] be tipsy (slang)2tipsy (slang) สุตํ 'thus have I heard'. In Thai it is often written เอวังเอวังee-wang1thus; in this way2the end; conclusion.
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thus; so (formulaic particle)
A set particle used to start or end a formal saying, as in เอวังเอวังee-wang1thus; in this way2the end; conclusion ก็มีด้วยประการฉะนี้ 'thus it is; so it is'.
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is เอวํ said เอ-วัง?
ee-wang
Thai spelling does not always show how a word sounds. This is how it is said.
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
2 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Mid tone
ee
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 | — | — |