ăn giỗ
verb
Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ zo˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʔaŋ˧˧ jow˧˨]Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ jow˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of ăn giỗ in English
Verb
- to attend a feast or commemoration held on the anniversary of a person's death
- Hôm nay tôi xin nghỉ để về quê ăn giỗ ông nội.Today I am taking a day off to go back to my hometown to attend my grandfather's death anniversary feast.
Etymology
ăn (“to eat; to participate in”) + giỗ (“death anniversary”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce ăn giỗ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ zo˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ jow˨˩˦]. Tones: ăn — level tone (ngang), giỗ — creaky rising tone (ngã).