Classifier: cái, chiếc — e.g. một cái ê-ke (one set square)
Meanings of ê-ke in English
Noun
a set square; a triangle
Etymology
Borrowed from French équerre.
Frequently asked questions
What does ê-ke mean in English?
ê-ke (noun) means "a set square; a triangle".
How do you pronounce ê-ke?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔe˧˧ kɛ˧˧]; Saigon [ʔej˧˧ kɛ˧˧].
What classifier is used with ê-ke?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái ê-ke" (one a set square).
Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.
