giun đũa
noun
Hanoi [zun˧˧ ʔɗuə˦ˀ˥]Huế [jun˧˧ ʔɗuə˧˨]Saigon [jʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗuə˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giun đũa means giant roundworm.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con giun đũa (one giant roundworm)
Meanings of giun đũa in English
Noun
- giant roundworm
Etymology
giun (“worm”) + đũa (“chopstick”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giun đũa mean in English?
giun đũa (noun) means "giant roundworm".
How do you pronounce giun đũa?
IPA: Hanoi [zun˧˧ ʔɗuə˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [jʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗuə˨˩˦]. Tones: giun — level tone (ngang), đũa — creaky rising tone (ngã).
What classifier is used with giun đũa?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con giun đũa" (one giant roundworm).