นัก
Thai
Pronunciation
| Orthographic/Phonemic | นัก n ạ k | |
|---|---|---|
| Romanization | Paiboon | nák |
| Royal Institute | nak | |
| (standard) IPA(key) | /nak̚˦˥/(R) | |
| Homophones | นัข นัค | |
Etymology 1
From Old Khmer ʼnaka, ʼanaka, ʼnak, naka, nãka, nâka, naga (“individual, one, person; inhabitant, native, resident; servant; worker; etc”). Cognate with Modern Khmer អ្នក (nĕək), Khmer នាក់ (nĕək).
Noun
นัก • (nák)
- used to prefix any word to form an agent noun.
Derived terms
Thai terms prefixed with นัก-
Etymology 2
From Pre-Angkorian Old Khmer ʼnak, ʼnakk, ʼanak, or Angkorian Old Khmer ʼnak, ʼanak, ʼnakk, ʼnāk, ʼnāka, nāk, nākk, nakk (“worthy: courtesy title for honorable men”).
Noun
นัก • (nák)
Usage notes
- Can be used alone or used in combination with another honorific, such as นักนาง (nák-naang), นักพระ (nák-prá), นักพระองค์ (nák-prá-ong), นักองค์ (nák-ong), etc.
Etymology 3
Uncertain. Compare Lao ນັກ (nak).
Adjective
นัก • (nák)
Adverb
นัก • (nák)