con gái rượu
noun
Hanoi [kɔn˧˧ ɣaːj˧˦ ziəw˧˨ʔ]Huế [kɔŋ˧˧ ɣaːj˨˩˦ ʐɨəw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kɔŋ˧˧ ɣaːj˦˥ ɹɨəw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
con gái rượu means a beloved daughter.
Meanings of con gái rượu in English
Noun
- Northern Vietnam, endearing, humorous, of a father a beloved daughter
- Lại đây nào, con gái rượu của bố!Come here, my little baby girl!
Etymology
From con gái (“daughter”) + rượu (“alcohol”), a simile allude to alcoholism especially common among Vietnamese men of older generation.
Frequently asked questions
What does con gái rượu mean in English?
con gái rượu (noun) means "a beloved daughter".
How do you pronounce con gái rượu?
IPA: Hanoi [kɔn˧˧ ɣaːj˧˦ ziəw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kɔŋ˧˧ ɣaːj˦˥ ɹɨəw˨˩˨]. Tones: con — level tone (ngang), gái — rising tone (sắc), rượu — heavy tone (nặng).