ไข
Thai
Etymology 1
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “The noun and verb here are likely from different origins.”) Compare Lao ໄຂ (khai) and Shan ၶႆ (kʰaj1).
Pronunciation
Orthographic/Phonemic | ไข ai kʰ | |
Romanization | Paiboon | kǎi |
Royal Institute | khai | |
(standard) IPA(key) | /kʰaj˩˩˦/(R) | |
Homophones | ขัย |
Noun
ไข • (kǎi)
- fat.
Etymology 2
From Middle Chinese 開 (MC khoj, “open”). Cognate with Lao ໄຂ (khai).
Verb
ไข • (kǎi) (abstract noun การไข)
- To unlock.