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