ma men
noun
Hanoi [maː˧˧ mɛn˧˧]Huế [maː˧˧ mɛŋ˧˧]Saigon [maː˧˧ mɛŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ma men means drunkard.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con ma men (one drunkard)
Meanings of ma men in English
Noun
- colloquial drunkard
Etymology
From ma (“ghost”) + men (“yeast”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ma men mean in English?
ma men (noun) means "drunkard".
How do you pronounce ma men?
IPA: Hanoi [maː˧˧ mɛn˧˧]; Saigon [maː˧˧ mɛŋ˧˧]. Tones: ma — level tone (ngang), men — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with ma men?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con ma men" (one drunkard).