ngã ngựa
verb
Hanoi [ŋaː˦ˀ˥ ŋɨə˧˨ʔ]Huế [ŋaː˧˨ ŋɨə˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ŋaː˨˩˦ ŋɨə˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngã ngựa means to fall from a horse; to lose one's power; position.
Meanings of ngã ngựa in English
Verb
- to fall from a horse
- figurative to lose one's power, position, success, fame, wealth, etc.; to be caught, arrested, demoted or ousted; to suffer a defeat or failure
Etymology
ngã (“to fall”) + ngựa (“horse”); compare Chinese 落馬 /落马 (luòmǎ).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngã ngựa mean in English?
ngã ngựa (verb) means "to fall from a horse; to lose one's power; position".
How do you pronounce ngã ngựa?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋaː˦ˀ˥ ŋɨə˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋaː˨˩˦ ŋɨə˨˩˨]. Tones: ngã — creaky rising tone (ngã), ngựa — heavy tone (nặng).