đụng đít
verb
Hanoi [ʔɗʊwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ ʔɗit̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɗʊwŋ͡m˨˩ʔ ʔɗit̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɗʊwŋ͡m˨˩˨ ʔɗɨt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đụng đít means causing a fender-bender.
Meanings of đụng đít in English
Verb
- to run into the rear of another vehicle, causing a fender-bender
- Chiều nay đang chờ đèn xanh đỏ thì bị đụng đít.This afternoon, I was waiting at the stoplight when another vehicle ran into the rear of my car.
Etymology
đụng (“collision, run-in”) + đít (“butt”)
Frequently asked questions
What does đụng đít mean in English?
đụng đít (verb) means "causing a fender-bender".
How do you pronounce đụng đít?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗʊwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ ʔɗit̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɗʊwŋ͡m˨˩˨ ʔɗɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: đụng — heavy tone (nặng), đít — rising tone (sắc).