mạt gà
noun
Hanoi [maːt̚˧˨ʔ ɣaː˨˩]Huế [maːk̚˨˩ʔ ɣaː˦˩]Saigon [maːk̚˨˩˨ ɣaː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mạt gà means red mite.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con mạt gà (one red mite)
Meanings of mạt gà in English
Noun
- red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae)
Etymology
mạt (“mite”) + gà (“chicken”).
Frequently asked questions
What does mạt gà mean in English?
mạt gà (noun) means "red mite".
How do you pronounce mạt gà?
IPA: Hanoi [maːt̚˧˨ʔ ɣaː˨˩]; Saigon [maːk̚˨˩˨ ɣaː˨˩]. Tones: mạt — heavy tone (nặng), gà — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with mạt gà?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con mạt gà" (one red mite).