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How do you say “nail” in Vietnamese?

“Nail” in Vietnamese is móng (nail), đinh (a nail), móng tay (fingernail).

Vietnamese words for “nail”

  • móngnoun
    Hanoi [mawŋ͡m˧˦] · Saigon [mawŋ͡m˦˥]móng rising

    nail; claw; talon or hoof

    for “nail” meaning: The thin, flat type of such a plate on the fingers and toes of humans, chimpanzees and some other primates.

    • Bạn phải bỏ thói quen cắn móng đi.You must get rid of the habit of biting your nails.
  • đinhnoun
    Hanoi [ʔɗïŋ˧˧] · Saigon [ʔɗɨn˧˧]đinh level

    a nail

    for “nail” meaning: A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is t

  • móng taynoun
    Hanoi [mawŋ͡m˧˦ taj˧˧] · Saigon [mawŋ͡m˦˥ ta(ː)j˧˧]móng rising tay level

    fingernail

    for “nail” meaning: The thin, flat type of such a plate on the fingers and toes of humans, chimpanzees and some other primates.

    • Cắt móng tay đi.Cut your nails.

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