ไขน็อต

kǎi-nɔ́t

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] unscrew a nut/bolt

to turn a nut or bolt to loosen or remove it, typically using a wrench or screwdriver

Examples

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2VerbB1

[to] tighten a nut/bolt (by turning)

to turn a nut or bolt to fasten it more securely; in Thai, ไขไขkǎi1[to] unlock; open (with a key)2wax; waxy substance3[to] explain; clarify4[to] tighten or loosen (by turning)5fat (animal); grease can mean turn either to loosen or tighten depending on context

Examples

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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

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableThe vowel ไ hides a final -ย, so it is live.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Rising tone

kǎi

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 classHigh classLow class
No mark + liveMidRisingMid
No mark + dead shortLowLowHigh
No mark + dead longLowLowFalling
Mai ekLowLowFalling
Mai thoFallingFallingHigh
Mai triHigh——
Mai chattawaRising——
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Word Breakdown

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ไขน็อตkǎi-nɔ́tไขน็อตkǎi-nɔ́t[to] unscrew a nut/bolt[to] unscrew a nut/boltWord