cá tầm
noun
Hanoi [kaː˧˦ təm˨˩]Huế [kaː˨˩˦ təm˦˩]Saigon [kaː˦˥ təm˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cá tầm means sturgeon.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cá tầm (one sturgeon)
Meanings of cá tầm in English
Noun
- sturgeon
Etymology
From cá (“fish”) + tầm, the latter is
Frequently asked questions
What does cá tầm mean in English?
cá tầm (noun) means "sturgeon".
How do you pronounce cá tầm?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˧˦ təm˨˩]; Saigon [kaː˦˥ təm˨˩]. Tones: cá — rising tone (sắc), tầm — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with cá tầm?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cá tầm" (one sturgeon).