đệ
nounprefixpronoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗe˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɗej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɗej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đệ means henchman; minion.
Chinese characters: 第
Meanings of đệ in English
Noun
- slang henchman; minion
- Tao đéo phải đệ của mày!I'm not your fucking lackey!
- younger brother
Prefix
- before Sino-Vietnamese numerals ordinal number marker, used only to mark the generation of a person who shares their name, equivalent to the use of I, II, III, etc. in English. In actual practice, mostly used for royal designations and titles. ≈ thứ
- rare, before Sino-Vietnamese numerals ordinal number marker in general
- Đệ Tam Quốc tếthe Third International
- Đệ Nhất Phu nhânthe First Lady
Pronoun
- I; you (refers to the male junior among the speakers)
Words with đệ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 第 (“ordinal marker”).
Frequently asked questions
What does đệ mean in English?
đệ (noun) means "henchman; minion".
How do you pronounce đệ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗe˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɗej˨˩˨]. Tones: đệ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is đệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 第.