kì đà
noun
Hanoi [ki˨˩ ʔɗaː˨˩]Huế [kɪj˦˩ ʔɗaː˦˩]Saigon [kɪj˨˩ ʔɗaː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kì đà means monitor lizard.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con kì đà (one monitor lizard)
Meanings of kì đà in English
Noun
- monitor lizard
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *daː. Cognate with Arem kadɑː. See also cự đà.
Frequently asked questions
What does kì đà mean in English?
kì đà (noun) means "monitor lizard".
How do you pronounce kì đà?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˨˩ ʔɗaː˨˩]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩ ʔɗaː˨˩]. Tones: kì — falling tone (huyền), đà — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with kì đà?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con kì đà" (one monitor lizard).