แม่นก่อ
mɛ̂n-gɔ̀ɔMeaning
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[Northern dialect] right?; isn't it?
[Northern dialect] right?; isn't it?; correct? (a question particle used at the end of a sentence to seek confirmation)
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 classLow class
- Tone markMai ek
- Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.
Low class consonants
คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ
Result
Falling tone
mɛ̂n
Starts high, rises a little, then drops clearly.
Low class + Mai ek → Falling
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
แม่นmɛ̂nแม่นmɛ̂n1accurate; precise2[to] be accurate; be spot-on3[to] be (Isan)accurate; precisePart 1
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ก่อgɔ̀ɔก่อgɔ̀ɔ1[to] build; construct; pile (up)2[to] cause; bring about3[to] start; ignite; provoke4yes–no question particle (Northern Thai)[to] build; construct; pile (up)Part 2
แม่นก่อmɛ̂n-gɔ̀ɔแม่นก่อmɛ̂n-gɔ̀ɔ[Northern dialect] right?; isn't it?[Northern dialect] right?; isn't it?Word