ghệ
noun
Hanoi [ɣe˧˨ʔ]Huế [ɣej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ɣej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ghệ means girlfriend; lover.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con ghệ (one girlfriend)
Meanings of ghệ in English
Noun
- Southern Vietnam, colloquial, often disrespectful girlfriend; lover (of lesser commitment)
Etymology
Borrowed from French congaï, sometimes spelled congaye, from Vietnamese con gái/cô gái.
Frequently asked questions
What does ghệ mean in English?
ghệ (noun) means "girlfriend; lover".
How do you pronounce ghệ?
IPA: Hanoi [ɣe˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ɣej˨˩˨]. Tones: ghệ — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with ghệ?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con ghệ" (one girlfriend).