mai gầm
noun
Hanoi [maːj˧˧ ɣəm˨˩]Huế [maːj˧˧ ɣəm˦˩]Saigon [maːj˧˧ ɣəm˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mai gầm means banded krait.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con mai gầm (one banded krait)
Meanings of mai gầm in English
Noun
- banded krait ≈ rắn cạp nong
Etymology
The element mai is either inherited from Proto-Vietic, or, more likely, borrowed from another Austroasiatic language. In any case, cognate with Muong Bi màl (“banded krait”) and Proto-Khmuic *maːr (“snake”) (whence Phong-Kniang maːr ("snake")).
Frequently asked questions
What does mai gầm mean in English?
mai gầm (noun) means "banded krait".
How do you pronounce mai gầm?
IPA: Hanoi [maːj˧˧ ɣəm˨˩]; Saigon [maːj˧˧ ɣəm˨˩]. Tones: mai — level tone (ngang), gầm — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with mai gầm?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con mai gầm" (one banded krait).