ma đói
noun
Hanoi [maː˧˧ ʔɗɔj˧˦]Huế [maː˧˧ ʔɗɔj˨˩˦]Saigon [maː˧˧ ʔɗɔj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ma đói means preta; hungry ghost.
Meanings of ma đói in English
Noun
- preta, hungry ghost (type of supernatural being, condemned to desire more than it can consume) ≈ ngạ quỷ
Etymology
ma + đói.
Frequently asked questions
What does ma đói mean in English?
ma đói (noun) means "preta; hungry ghost".
How do you pronounce ma đói?
IPA: Hanoi [maː˧˧ ʔɗɔj˧˦]; Saigon [maː˧˧ ʔɗɔj˦˥]. Tones: ma — level tone (ngang), đói — rising tone (sắc).