cá leo
noun
Hanoi [kaː˧˦ lɛw˧˧]Huế [kaː˨˩˦ lɛw˧˧]Saigon [kaː˦˥ lɛw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cá leo means Wallago attu.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cá leo (one Wallago attu)
Meanings of cá leo in English
Noun
- Wallago attu
Etymology
The second element is same as the nheo in cá nheo. However, this compound probably went through semantic narrowing and now refers to W. attu (and others within the Wallago genus).
Frequently asked questions
What does cá leo mean in English?
cá leo (noun) means "Wallago attu".
How do you pronounce cá leo?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˧˦ lɛw˧˧]; Saigon [kaː˦˥ lɛw˧˧]. Tones: cá — rising tone (sắc), leo — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with cá leo?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cá leo" (one Wallago attu).