kẹo dừa
noun
Hanoi [kɛw˧˨ʔ zɨə˨˩]Huế [kɛw˨˩ʔ jɨə˦˩]Saigon [kɛw˨˩˨ jɨə˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kẹo dừa means coconut candy.
Meanings of kẹo dừa in English
Noun
- coconut candy, usually the Vietnamese coconut candy commonly produced in Bến Tre province
- Đừng nói nhiều, hãy chia kẹo dừa đi!Don't talk too much, just share the coconut candy!
Etymology
kẹo (“candy”) + dừa (“coconut”).
Frequently asked questions
What does kẹo dừa mean in English?
kẹo dừa (noun) means "coconut candy".
How do you pronounce kẹo dừa?
IPA: Hanoi [kɛw˧˨ʔ zɨə˨˩]; Saigon [kɛw˨˩˨ jɨə˨˩]. Tones: kẹo — heavy tone (nặng), dừa — falling tone (huyền).