ngựa trời
noun
Hanoi [ŋɨə˧˨ʔ t͡ɕəːj˨˩]Huế [ŋɨə˨˩ʔ ʈəːj˦˩]Saigon [ŋɨə˨˩˨ ʈəːj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngựa trời means mantis.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con ngựa trời (one mantis)
Meanings of ngựa trời in English
Noun
- Southern Vietnam mantis ≈ bọ ngựa
Etymology
ngựa (“horse”) + trời (“sky”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngựa trời mean in English?
ngựa trời (noun) means "mantis".
How do you pronounce ngựa trời?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋɨə˧˨ʔ t͡ɕəːj˨˩]; Saigon [ŋɨə˨˩˨ ʈəːj˨˩]. Tones: ngựa — heavy tone (nặng), trời — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with ngựa trời?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con ngựa trời" (one mantis).