ใจ้ก่อ
jâi-gɔ̀ɔMeaning
1NounA2
May I use [it]? (Northern Thai)
Northern Thai question asking permission to use [sth]; ใจ้ใจ้jâi[to] use; employ (Northern Thai) = use, ก่อก่อgɔ̀ɔ1[to] build; construct; pile (up)2[to] cause; bring about3[to] start; ignite; provoke4yes–no question particle (Northern Thai) = question particle (≈ ไหมไหมmǎi1yes–no question particle; or not?2silk/หรือหรือrʉ̌ʉ1or?; really? (question/finality particle)2or (choice/alternative)).
Examples
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Can I use this motorcycle to go to the market for a bit?
That computer is free, can I use it?
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 markMai tho
- Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Falling tone
jâi
Starts high, rises a little, then drops clearly.
Mid class + Mai tho → 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
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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
ใจ้ก่อjâi-gɔ̀ɔใจ้ก่อjâi-gɔ̀ɔMay I use [it]? (Northern Thai)May I use [it]? (Northern Thai)Word