cà giựt
verb
Hanoi [kaː˨˩ zɨt̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kaː˦˩ jɨk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kaː˨˩ jɨk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cà giựt means to shake.
Meanings of cà giựt in English
Verb
- colloquial of one's body to keep jerking
- colloquial, of a TV to shake
Etymology
From cà- (“repetitive prefix”) + giựt (“to jerk”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cà giựt mean in English?
cà giựt (verb) means "to shake".
How do you pronounce cà giựt?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˨˩ zɨt̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kaː˨˩ jɨk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: cà — falling tone (huyền), giựt — heavy tone (nặng).