No. 507 in Thai
ทร
The Thai word "ทร" is an archaic or formal prefix meaning "noble" or "royal" and is often used in royal or poetic contexts.
In a sentence
ทรราชเป็นคำที่ใช้เรียกผู้ปกครองที่ไม่ยุติธรรม
Tyrant is a term used to describe an unjust ruler.
In this sentence, 'ทร' is used as a root in 'ทรราช', combining with 'ราช' (king or ruler) to imply a tyrant.
เขาชอบฟังเสียงดนตรีที่บรรเลงแบบทรงพลัง
He enjoys listening to music performed powerfully.
Here, 'ทร' is part of 'ทรง', which can imply a property or state, here meaning 'powerfully'.
พระองค์ทรงให้ความเมตตาต่อผู้คนในราชอาณาจักร
The King shows compassion to the people in the kingdom.
In this expression, 'ทรง' acts as a verb indicator for royal actions, indicating the formality related to the King.
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