เอาการ

ao-gaan

Meanings

1AdverbB1

quite; rather; considerably

an intensifier placed after an adjective or verb to show a high degree (e.g., ร้อนเอาการ = quite hot; ป่วยเอาการ = rather ill).

Examples

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2AdjectiveB2

considerable; substantial

greater than ordinary in degree or extent

Examples

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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 syllableThe vowel เ-า hides a final -ว, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

ao

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——