mặc dầu
conjunction
Hanoi [mak̚˧˨ʔ zəw˨˩]Huế [mak̚˨˩ʔ jəw˦˩]Saigon [mak̚˨˩˨ jəw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mặc dầu means although; though.
Also spelled mặc dù — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of mặc dầu in English
Conjunction
- formal, literary although; though
Etymology
From mặc + dầu.
Frequently asked questions
What does mặc dầu mean in English?
mặc dầu (conjunction) means "although; though".
How do you pronounce mặc dầu?
IPA: Hanoi [mak̚˧˨ʔ zəw˨˩]; Saigon [mak̚˨˩˨ jəw˨˩]. Tones: mặc — heavy tone (nặng), dầu — falling tone (huyền).