ma gà
noun
Hanoi [maː˧˧ ɣaː˨˩]Huế [maː˧˧ ɣaː˦˩]Saigon [maː˧˧ ɣaː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ma gà means a chicken ghost; a chicken demon.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con ma gà (one chicken ghost)
Meanings of ma gà in English
Noun
- a chicken ghost; a chicken demon; a spirit that takes the form of a chicken and makes people ill
Etymology
ma + gà.
Frequently asked questions
What does ma gà mean in English?
ma gà (noun) means "a chicken ghost; a chicken demon".
How do you pronounce ma gà?
IPA: Hanoi [maː˧˧ ɣaː˨˩]; Saigon [maː˧˧ ɣaː˨˩]. Tones: ma — level tone (ngang), gà — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with ma gà?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con ma gà" (one a chicken ghost).