méc
verb
Hanoi [mɛk̚˧˦]Huế [mɛk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [mɛk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
méc means to sneak; to tell; to report about someone.
Meanings of méc in English
Verb
- Southern Vietnam, colloquial to sneak, to tell, to report (something bad) about someone
Etymology
This word is semantic rather than merely onomatopoeic, which makes /ɛːk/ an unusual rhyme even for southern dialects (the old rhyme /ɛːk/ has developed into in most words, from example, Vietnamese hạch < Proto-Vietic *-hɛːk). Some authors have spelt it mét instead. See also ẹc.
Frequently asked questions
What does méc mean in English?
méc (verb) means "to sneak; to tell; to report about someone".
How do you pronounce méc?
IPA: Hanoi [mɛk̚˧˦]; Saigon [mɛk̚˦˥]. Tones: méc — rising tone (sắc).