giặc lái
noun
Hanoi [zak̚˧˨ʔ laːj˧˦]Huế [jak̚˨˩ʔ laːj˨˩˦]Saigon [jak̚˨˩˨ laːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giặc lái means wild driver; person who drives like crazy.
Meanings of giặc lái in English
Noun
- colloquial wild driver; person who drives like crazy
- derogatory, historical American and allies' pilots who partook in the bombing of Indochina during the Vietnam War
Etymology
giặc (“invader, aggressor”) + lái (“to drive, to control (a vehicle)”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giặc lái mean in English?
giặc lái (noun) means "wild driver; person who drives like crazy".
How do you pronounce giặc lái?
IPA: Hanoi [zak̚˧˨ʔ laːj˧˦]; Saigon [jak̚˨˩˨ laːj˦˥]. Tones: giặc — heavy tone (nặng), lái — rising tone (sắc).