giám ngục
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːm˧˦ ŋʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [jaːm˦˧˥ ŋʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jaːm˦˥ ŋʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giám ngục means warden.
Chinese characters: 監獄 (監 “to supervise” + 獄 “prison”)
Meanings of giám ngục in English
Noun
- warden
- giám ngục Azkabandementor
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 監獄, composed of 監 (“to supervise”) and 獄 (“prison”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giám ngục mean in English?
giám ngục (noun) means "warden".
How do you pronounce giám ngục?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːm˧˦ ŋʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jaːm˦˥ ŋʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: giám — rising tone (sắc), ngục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is giám ngục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giám ngục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 監獄.