đỡ đầu
adjectiveverb
Hanoi [ʔɗəː˦ˀ˥ ʔɗəw˨˩]Huế [ʔɗəː˧˨ ʔɗəw˦˩]Saigon [ʔɗəː˨˩˦ ʔɗəw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đỡ đầu means of a godparent; whether materially or spiritually.
Meanings of đỡ đầu in English
Adjective
- of a godparent; one who sponsors the baptism of a child
- cha đỡ đầugodfather
- mẹ đỡ đầugodmother
- of one who provides counsel or mentorship, whether materially or spiritually
Verb
- to raise a child; to act as a godparent
- Đỡ đầu trẻ mồ côiorphan caretaker
Etymology
đỡ + đầu.
Frequently asked questions
What does đỡ đầu mean in English?
đỡ đầu (adjective) means "of a godparent; whether materially or spiritually".
How do you pronounce đỡ đầu?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗəː˦ˀ˥ ʔɗəw˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɗəː˨˩˦ ʔɗəw˨˩]. Tones: đỡ — creaky rising tone (ngã), đầu — falling tone (huyền).