giựt
verb
Hanoi [zɨt̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [jɨk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jɨk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giựt means to pull forcibly; to snatch.
Also spelled giật — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of giựt in English
Verb
- to pull forcibly; to snatch
- to abruptly move away and then back to the original position; to jerk
- to win (award, prize); to earn
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, giựt could be written as 秩, 迭. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does giựt mean in English?
giựt (verb) means "to pull forcibly; to snatch".
How do you pronounce giựt?
IPA: Hanoi [zɨt̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jɨk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: giựt — heavy tone (nặng).