No. 118 in Thai
เต
The Thai word "เต" can mean "stove" or "hob."
In a sentence
เตาไฟฟ้าของเรากำลังซ่อมอยู่
Our electric stove is currently being repaired.
Here, 'เตา' refers to 'stove' or 'cooking appliance', specifically highlighting its functionality.
บนโต๊ะมีเตาป้อนน้ำมันเครื่องจักร
There is an oil feeder on the table for the machine.
In this usage, 'เตา' refers to a feeder device, showcasing a specialized technical meaning.
เขาเตือนฉันให้ระวังพื้นลื่น
He warned me to watch out for the slippery floor.
Here, 'เตือน' contains 'เต', but in the component context, it becomes 'to warn' rather than relating to a noun or object.
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