giật mình
verb
Hanoi [zət̚˧˨ʔ mïŋ˨˩]Huế [jək̚˨˩ʔ mɨn˦˩]Saigon [jək̚˨˩˨ mɨn˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giật mình means to jerk; to twitch.
Meanings of giật mình in English
Verb
- to jerk, to twitch
- to be startled, to get a scare
- giật cả mình(slang) to jump out of one's skin
Etymology
giật (“to jerk”) + mình (“body”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giật mình mean in English?
giật mình (verb) means "to jerk; to twitch".
How do you pronounce giật mình?
IPA: Hanoi [zət̚˧˨ʔ mïŋ˨˩]; Saigon [jək̚˨˩˨ mɨn˨˩]. Tones: giật — heavy tone (nặng), mình — falling tone (huyền).