แต่(dtàe)

but; however (contrast)

Conjunction introducing contrast or exception between clauses or sentences.

only; just (restriction)

Preposed limiter meaning 'only' or 'just' that restricts scope or quantity (e.g., แต่เขาคนเดียว = only him).

from; since (starting point)

Marks a starting point in time, age, amount, or condition; commonly in แต่เด็ก, แต่ก่อนแต่ก่อนdtàe gònformerly; previously; in the old days, ตั้งแต่ตั้งแต่dtâng dtàe1from; since (starting point)2from X to Y.

even; despite (emphatic concessive)

In set patterns (แต่แต่dtàe1but; however (contrast)2only; just (restriction)3from; since (starting point)4even; despite (emphatic concessive)…ก็ก็gâw1also; too2then; so (sequence/result)3even; after all (emphasis/justification)4conditional marker (if… then…)5topic/resumption marker…), introduces concessive meaning 'even though … still …'.