đen tối
adjective
Hanoi [ʔɗɛn˧˧ toj˧˦]Huế [ʔɗɛŋ˧˧ toj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɗɛŋ˧˧ toj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đen tối means pitch-dark; dark.
Meanings of đen tối in English
Adjective
- literal pitch-dark
- dark (generally speaking)
- idiomatic, of a mind or thought perverted; in the gutter
- cái đầu đen tốihead full of dirty thoughts
Etymology
đen (“black”) + tối (“dark”).
Frequently asked questions
What does đen tối mean in English?
đen tối (adjective) means "pitch-dark; dark".
How do you pronounce đen tối?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗɛn˧˧ toj˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɗɛŋ˧˧ toj˦˥]. Tones: đen — level tone (ngang), tối — rising tone (sắc).