cọc cạch
adjective
Hanoi [kawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ kajk̟̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ kat̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kawk͡p̚˨˩˨ kat̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cọc cạch means not of the same kind; out of order.
Meanings of cọc cạch in English
Adjective
- not of the same kind
- Nhìn mấy đứa đeo dép cọc cạch đến trường trông cũng ngộ.It was funny to see the kids go to school with sandals of some separate pair.
- out of order
- Chiếc xe cọc cạch thế kia mà vẫn cho đi được thế mới tài chứ lị.The parents only bought him an old-ass bike, but the kid just managed to ride with it.
- clattering ≈ cót kétcọt kẹt
- Chiếc xe đồ chơi lăn cọc cạch trên nền nhà sau nhiều lần trẻ đùa nghịch.The toy car on the floor was running in clatters as many a time the kid has played with it.
Frequently asked questions
What does cọc cạch mean in English?
cọc cạch (adjective) means "not of the same kind; out of order".
How do you pronounce cọc cạch?
IPA: Hanoi [kawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ kajk̟̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kawk͡p̚˨˩˨ kat̚˨˩˨]. Tones: cọc — heavy tone (nặng), cạch — heavy tone (nặng).