cắc kè
noun
Hanoi [kak̚˧˦ kɛ˨˩]Huế [kak̚˦˧˥ kɛ˦˩]Saigon [kak̚˦˥ kɛ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cắc kè means gecko.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cắc kè (one gecko)
Meanings of cắc kè in English
Noun
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam gecko ≈ tắc kè
Etymology
Onomatopoeic. Compare cắc ké and also English gecko.
Frequently asked questions
What does cắc kè mean in English?
cắc kè (noun) means "gecko".
How do you pronounce cắc kè?
IPA: Hanoi [kak̚˧˦ kɛ˨˩]; Saigon [kak̚˦˥ kɛ˨˩]. Tones: cắc — rising tone (sắc), kè — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with cắc kè?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cắc kè" (one gecko).