cà dái dê
noun
Hanoi [kaː˨˩ zaːj˧˦ ze˧˧]Huế [kaː˦˩ jaːj˨˩˦ jej˧˧]Saigon [kaː˨˩ jaːj˦˥ jej˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cà dái dê means eggplant.
Meanings of cà dái dê in English
Noun
- eggplant ≈ cà tím
Etymology
cà + dái + dê.
Frequently asked questions
What does cà dái dê mean in English?
cà dái dê (noun) means "eggplant".
How do you pronounce cà dái dê?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˨˩ zaːj˧˦ ze˧˧]; Saigon [kaː˨˩ jaːj˦˥ jej˧˧]. Tones: cà — falling tone (huyền), dái — rising tone (sắc), dê — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with cà dái dê?
Common classifiers: cây, trái, quả — for example "một cây cà dái dê" (one eggplant).