mất dạy
adjective
Hanoi [mət̚˧˦ zaj˧˨ʔ]Huế [mək̚˦˧˥ jaj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [mək̚˦˥ ja(ː)j˨˩˨] browser voice
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mất dạy means ill-bred or unmannerly; especially prone to cursing.
Meanings of mất dạy in English
Adjective
- derogatory, offensive ill-bred or unmannerly, especially prone to cursing, having perverted thoughts or saying tasteless things ≈ vô họcvô giáo dục
Etymology
Compound of mất (“to lose”) + dạy (“to teach”), roughly "poorly educated".
Frequently asked questions
What does mất dạy mean in English?
mất dạy (adjective) means "ill-bred or unmannerly; especially prone to cursing".
How do you pronounce mất dạy?
IPA: Hanoi [mət̚˧˦ zaj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [mək̚˦˥ ja(ː)j˨˩˨]. Tones: mất — rising tone (sắc), dạy — heavy tone (nặng).