nai sừng tấm
noun
Hanoi [naːj˧˧ sɨŋ˨˩ təm˧˦]Huế [naːj˧˧ ʂɨŋ˦˩ təm˦˧˥]Saigon [naːj˧˧ ʂɨŋ˨˩ təm˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nai sừng tấm means moose; elk.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con nai sừng tấm (one moose)
Meanings of nai sừng tấm in English
Noun
- moose; elk
Etymology
nai (“sambar deer”) + sừng (“horn”) + tấm (“classifier for flat things”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nai sừng tấm mean in English?
nai sừng tấm (noun) means "moose; elk".
How do you pronounce nai sừng tấm?
IPA: Hanoi [naːj˧˧ sɨŋ˨˩ təm˧˦]; Saigon [naːj˧˧ ʂɨŋ˨˩ təm˦˥]. Tones: nai — level tone (ngang), sừng — falling tone (huyền), tấm — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with nai sừng tấm?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con nai sừng tấm" (one moose).