máy bay bà già
noun
Hanoi [maj˧˦ ʔɓaj˧˧ ʔɓaː˨˩ zaː˨˩]Huế [maj˨˩˦ ʔɓaj˧˧ ʔɓaː˦˩ jaː˦˩]Saigon [ma(ː)j˦˥ ʔɓa(ː)j˧˧ ʔɓaː˨˩ jaː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
máy bay bà già means cougar.
Meanings of máy bay bà già in English
Noun
- figurative cougar; older woman in a relationships with a much younger man
Etymology
máy bay (“airplane”) + bà già (“old lady”).
Frequently asked questions
What does máy bay bà già mean in English?
máy bay bà già (noun) means "cougar".
How do you pronounce máy bay bà già?
IPA: Hanoi [maj˧˦ ʔɓaj˧˧ ʔɓaː˨˩ zaː˨˩]; Saigon [ma(ː)j˦˥ ʔɓa(ː)j˧˧ ʔɓaː˨˩ jaː˨˩]. Tones: máy — rising tone (sắc), bay — level tone (ngang), bà — falling tone (huyền), già — falling tone (huyền).