dừa nước
noun
Hanoi [zɨə˨˩ nɨək̚˧˦]Huế [jɨə˦˩ nɨək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [jɨə˨˩ nɨək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dừa nước means nipa palm.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây dừa nước (one nipa palm)
Meanings of dừa nước in English
Noun
- nipa palm
Noun
- water primrose
Etymology
dừa (“coconut”) + nước (“water”).
Frequently asked questions
What does dừa nước mean in English?
dừa nước (noun) means "nipa palm".
How do you pronounce dừa nước?
IPA: Hanoi [zɨə˨˩ nɨək̚˧˦]; Saigon [jɨə˨˩ nɨək̚˦˥]. Tones: dừa — falling tone (huyền), nước — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with dừa nước?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây dừa nước" (one nipa palm).