ăn mảnh
verb
Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ majŋ̟˧˩]Huế [ʔaŋ˧˧ mɛɲ˧˨]Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ man˨˩˦] 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 mảnh in English
Verb
- informal, slang, slightly derogatory to eat or snack alone without inviting or sharing with one's usual companions
- figurative to act secretly for personal gain or pleasure without informing one's partners or friends
Etymology
ăn (“to eat”) + mảnh (“fragment; piece”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce ăn mảnh?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ majŋ̟˧˩]; Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ man˨˩˦]. Tones: ăn — level tone (ngang), mảnh — dipping tone (hỏi).