สำนัก

See also: สำนึก

Thai

Alternative forms

Alternative forms

• สำนักนิ
• สำนักนิ์

 

Etymology

From Khmer សំណាក់ (sɑmnak, “to dwell temporarily; temporary residence”), derivative of ស្នាក់ (snak, “to stay, to dwell”). Cognate with Lao ສຳນັກ (sam nak).

Pronunciation

Orthographic		สำนัก s å n ạ k
Phonemic		สำ-นัก s å – n ạ k
Romanization	Paiboon	sǎm-nák
	Royal Institute	sam-nak
(standard) IPA(key)		/sam˩˩˦.nak̚˦˥/(R)

Noun

สำนัก • (sǎm-nák)

1. a place of residence or habitation.
2. a place of work or business.
3. a place or institution of education or instruction.

Verb

สำนัก • (sǎm-nák) (abstract noun การสำนัก)

1. (archaic) to remain, reside, or stay.