bọ ngựa
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˧˨ʔ ŋɨə˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓɔ˨˩ʔ ŋɨə˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩˨ ŋɨə˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bọ ngựa means mantis.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con bọ ngựa (one mantis)
Meanings of bọ ngựa in English
Noun
- mantis ≈ ngựa trời
Etymology
bọ (“bug”) + ngựa (“horse”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bọ ngựa mean in English?
bọ ngựa (noun) means "mantis".
How do you pronounce bọ ngựa?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˧˨ʔ ŋɨə˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩˨ ŋɨə˨˩˨]. Tones: bọ — heavy tone (nặng), ngựa — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with bọ ngựa?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con bọ ngựa" (one mantis).