ăn vạ
verb
Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ vaː˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔaŋ˧˧ vaː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ vaː˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ăn vạ means to make a scene; claim damage; etc..
Meanings of ăn vạ in English
Verb
- to make a scene, such as by lying on the floor, in order to indulge one's whim, claim damage, etc.; to throw a tantrum
Etymology
ăn + vạ.
Frequently asked questions
What does ăn vạ mean in English?
ăn vạ (verb) means "to make a scene; claim damage; etc.".
How do you pronounce ăn vạ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ vaː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ vaː˨˩˨]. Tones: ăn — level tone (ngang), vạ — heavy tone (nặng).