cú đêm
nounverb
Hanoi [ku˧˦ ʔɗem˧˧]Huế [kʊw˨˩˦ ʔɗem˧˧]Saigon [kʊw˦˥ ʔɗem˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cú đêm means a night owl.
Meanings of cú đêm in English
Noun
- a night owl
Verb
- to stay up very late or to pull an all-nighter
- Tối nay cú đêm ôn tập để thi.Tonight I'm gonna pull an all-nighter to study for exams.
Etymology
cú (“owl”) + đêm (“night”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cú đêm mean in English?
cú đêm (noun) means "a night owl".
How do you pronounce cú đêm?
IPA: Hanoi [ku˧˦ ʔɗem˧˧]; Saigon [kʊw˦˥ ʔɗem˧˧]. Tones: cú — rising tone (sắc), đêm — level tone (ngang).