cà vẹt
noun
Hanoi [kaː˨˩ vɛt̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kaː˦˩ vɛt̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kaː˨˩ vɛk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cà vẹt means a vehicle registration certificate.
Meanings of cà vẹt in English
Noun
- informal a vehicle registration certificate
Etymology
From French carte verte (literally “green card”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cà vẹt mean in English?
cà vẹt (noun) means "a vehicle registration certificate".
How do you pronounce cà vẹt?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˨˩ vɛt̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kaː˨˩ vɛk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: cà — falling tone (huyền), vẹt — heavy tone (nặng).