đầu tay
adjective
Hanoi [ʔɗəw˨˩ taj˧˧]Huế [ʔɗəw˦˩ taj˧˧]Saigon [ʔɗəw˨˩ ta(ː)j˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đầu tay means debut; first.
Meanings of đầu tay in English
Adjective
- of a piece of work debut; first ≈ ra mắt
- tiểu thuyết đầu taya debut novel
Etymology
đầu (“first”) + tay (“hand”).
Frequently asked questions
What does đầu tay mean in English?
đầu tay (adjective) means "debut; first".
How do you pronounce đầu tay?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗəw˨˩ taj˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɗəw˨˩ ta(ː)j˧˧]. Tones: đầu — falling tone (huyền), tay — level tone (ngang).