แบบว่า
bɛ̀ɛp-wâaMeaning
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like; you know
used as a conversational filler word meaning 'like', 'you know', or 'I mean' to introduce an explanation or pause
Examples
เขาkǎoเขาkǎo1he; him2she; her3they; them (context-dependent)4horn5mountain; hillเป็นbpenเป็นbpen1to be (identity/category/state)2to become3[to] know how; be able to (skill)4alive; living5[to] have; suffer from; be in (a condition)คนkonคนkon1person; human2classifier: people3[to] stir; mix by stirringแบบว่าbɛ̀ɛp-wâaแบบว่าbɛ̀ɛp-wâalike; you knowใจjaiใจjai1heart; mind; feelings; spirit2kindness; compassion; generosity3courage; spirit; morale4intention; will; willingness5core; essence (in compounds)ดีมากdii-mâakดีมากdii-mâak1very good; excellent2Excellent!; Well done!3very well
He is... like... very kind.
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Today I feel... like... really tired.
The food at this restaurant is... you know... absolutely delicious.
ฉันchǎnไม่mâiอยากyàakออกไปɔ̀ɔk-bpaiข้างนอกkâang-nɔ̂ɔkคืนนี้kʉʉn-níiแบบว่าbɛ̀ɛp-wâaฉันchǎnอยากyàakพักผ่อนpák-pɔ̀ɔnอยู่yùuบ้านbâanมากกว่าmâak-gwàa
I don't want to go out tonight. I mean... I'd rather just rest at home.
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
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingDead syllableEnds in -บ, a stop, so it is dead.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Low tone
bɛ̀ɛp
Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.
Mid class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low
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 | — | — |
Word Breakdown
แบบbɛ̀ɛpแบบbɛ̀ɛp1style; type; kind; manner2classifier for types, styles, or designs3model; pattern; design; template4form; questionnaire5model; person posing6in a ... way; -ly (pre-head adverbial marker)style; type; kind; mannerPart 1
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ว่าwâaว่าwâa1[to] say; tell2that (clause marker)3[to] think; consider; deem4[to] scold; reproach; criticize[to] say; tellPart 2
แบบว่าbɛ̀ɛp-wâaแบบว่าbɛ̀ɛp-wâalike; you knowlike; you knowWord