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ném tạ

noun
Hanoi [nɛm˧˦ taː˧˨ʔ]Huế [nɛm˦˧˥ taː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [nɛm˦˥ taː˨˩˨] browser voice
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ném tạ means the shot put.

Meanings of ném tạ in English

Noun

  1. the shot put; an athletics event where a competitor must hurl a heavy metal orb ("shot") as far as possible; due to the weight of the ball, this is done with a pushing ("putting") motion rather than a throwing motion ≈ đẩy tạ

Etymology

ném + tạ.

Frequently asked questions

What does ném tạ mean in English?

ném tạ (noun) means "the shot put".

How do you pronounce ném tạ?

IPA: Hanoi [nɛm˧˦ taː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [nɛm˦˥ taː˨˩˨]. Tones: ném — rising tone (sắc), tạ — heavy tone (nặng).

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