cà kê
verb
Hanoi [kaː˨˩ ke˧˧]Huế [kaː˦˩ kej˧˧]Saigon [kaː˨˩ kej˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cà kê means to ramble; palaver; prattle.
Meanings of cà kê in English
Verb
- to ramble; palaver; prattle
- to tell long stories
Etymology
cà- (“repetitive prefix”) + kê; the second element is likely the same element as in cặp kê.
Frequently asked questions
What does cà kê mean in English?
cà kê (verb) means "to ramble; palaver; prattle".
How do you pronounce cà kê?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˨˩ ke˧˧]; Saigon [kaː˨˩ kej˧˧]. Tones: cà — falling tone (huyền), kê — level tone (ngang).