gài
verb
Hanoi [ɣaːj˨˩]Huế [ɣaːj˦˩]Saigon [ɣaːj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gài means to pin; to fasten; to set.
Meanings of gài in English
Verb
- to pin; to fasten; to set (trap) ≈ cài
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, gài could be written as 掑, 摡, 𢹆. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does gài mean in English?
gài (verb) means "to pin; to fasten; to set".
How do you pronounce gài?
IPA: Hanoi [ɣaːj˨˩]; Saigon [ɣaːj˨˩]. Tones: gài — falling tone (huyền).