สถา (sà-tǎa) | To stand, stay, be firm | Source: Sthā
บัน (ban) | Act of founding (Phonetic shift from Pana) | Source: Pana
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By combining ‘To stand firm’ with the ‘Act of founding’, สถาบัน (sà-tǎa-ban) literally translates to ‘Something established to stand firmly through time’. It implies permanence and stability, unlike a temporary gathering.
Family Members:
สถา (sà-tǎa-ná) is also found in: สถานะ (sà-tǎa-ná) – Status (One's standing/position)
ปนา (sà-tǎa-bpà-naa) is also found in: สถาปนา (sà-tǎa-bpà-naa) – To establish/Found (Retains the original 'P' sound)