ngò gai
noun
Hanoi [ŋɔ˨˩ ɣaːj˧˧]Huế [ŋɔ˦˩ ɣaːj˧˧]Saigon [ŋɔ˨˩ ɣaːj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngò gai means culantro.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây ngò gai (one culantro)
Meanings of ngò gai in English
Noun
- culantro (Eryngium foetidum) ≈ mùi tàu
Etymology
ngò (“cilantro”) + gai (“thorn, prickle”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngò gai mean in English?
ngò gai (noun) means "culantro".
How do you pronounce ngò gai?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋɔ˨˩ ɣaːj˧˧]; Saigon [ŋɔ˨˩ ɣaːj˧˧]. Tones: ngò — falling tone (huyền), gai — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with ngò gai?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây ngò gai" (one culantro).