แหม
hɛ̌ɛmMeanings
oh!; come on!
An interjection showing surprise, mild annoyance, or teasing, similar to “oh!” or “come on!”
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again; more (Northern Thai)
An adverb in Northern Thai meaning “again; more; additionally,” equivalent to Central Thai `อีกอีกìik1more; additional2again3else; other4yet; still (in comparisons/time)`.
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another; one more (Northern Thai)
A determiner in Northern Thai meaning “another; one more,” used before a classifier. Equivalent to Central Thai `อีกอีกìik1more; additional2again3else; other4yet; still (in comparisons/time)` (e.g., `แหมคน` for `อีกคน`).
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classHigh classLeading หA silent ห before ม puts this syllable in high class.
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.
High class consonants
ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห
Result
Rising tone
hɛ̌ɛm
Dips low first, then rises clearly.
High class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Rising
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 | — | — |