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gái già

noun
Hanoi [ɣaːj˧˦ zaː˨˩]Huế [ɣaːj˨˩˦ jaː˦˩]Saigon [ɣaːj˦˥ jaː˨˩] browser voice
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gái già means spinster; old maid.

Meanings of gái già in English

Noun

  1. spinster, old maid

Etymology

gái + già.

Frequently asked questions

What does gái già mean in English?

gái già (noun) means "spinster; old maid".

How do you pronounce gái già?

IPA: Hanoi [ɣaːj˧˦ zaː˨˩]; Saigon [ɣaːj˦˥ jaː˨˩]. Tones: gái — rising tone (sắc), già — falling tone (huyền).

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