mọc sừng
verb
Hanoi [mawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ sɨŋ˨˩]Huế [mawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ ʂɨŋ˦˩]Saigon [mawk͡p̚˨˩˨ ʂɨŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mọc sừng means to be cuckolded/cuckqueaned; to be cheated on.
Meanings of mọc sừng in English
Verb
- idiomatic to be cuckolded (by one's wife)/cuckqueaned (by one's husband); to be cheated on (by one's spouse)
Etymology
Compound of mọc (“to grow”) + sừng (“horn”). Semantically, compare French avoir des cornes.
Frequently asked questions
What does mọc sừng mean in English?
mọc sừng (verb) means "to be cuckolded/cuckqueaned; to be cheated on".
How do you pronounce mọc sừng?
IPA: Hanoi [mawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ sɨŋ˨˩]; Saigon [mawk͡p̚˨˩˨ ʂɨŋ˨˩]. Tones: mọc — heavy tone (nặng), sừng — falling tone (huyền).