nà
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Hanoi [naː˨˩]Huế [naː˦˩]Saigon [naː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nà means mountain gorge; vale.
Meanings of nà in English
Noun
- mountain gorge; vale
- fluvial sandy bank
- trồng ngô ở nàto grow maize on a riverside field
Particle
- alternative form of nào (“come on”)
- eye dialect spelling of nè
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, nà could be written as 那. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Tai. Cognate with Muong Bi nà, Thai นา (naa).
Frequently asked questions
What does nà mean in English?
nà (noun) means "mountain gorge; vale".
How do you pronounce nà?
IPA: Hanoi [naː˨˩]; Saigon [naː˨˩]. Tones: nà — falling tone (huyền).