đen đủi
adjective
Hanoi [ʔɗɛn˧˧ ʔɗuj˧˩]Huế [ʔɗɛŋ˧˧ ʔɗuj˧˨]Saigon [ʔɗɛŋ˧˧ ʔɗuj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đen đủi means dark and ugly; unlucky; unfortunate.
Meanings of đen đủi in English
Adjective
- colloquial dark and ugly
- unlucky; unfortunate; inauspicious
Etymology
-ui reduplication of đen.
Frequently asked questions
What does đen đủi mean in English?
đen đủi (adjective) means "dark and ugly; unlucky; unfortunate".
How do you pronounce đen đủi?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗɛn˧˧ ʔɗuj˧˩]; Saigon [ʔɗɛŋ˧˧ ʔɗuj˨˩˦]. Tones: đen — level tone (ngang), đủi — dipping tone (hỏi).