nghiệt ngã
adjective
Hanoi [ŋiət̚˧˨ʔ ŋaː˦ˀ˥]Huế [ŋiək̚˨˩ʔ ŋaː˧˨]Saigon [ŋiək̚˨˩˨ ŋaː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nghiệt ngã means severe; harsh; strict.
Meanings of nghiệt ngã in English
Adjective
- severe; harsh; strict
Etymology
-a reduplication (C tone) of nghiệt.
Frequently asked questions
What does nghiệt ngã mean in English?
nghiệt ngã (adjective) means "severe; harsh; strict".
How do you pronounce nghiệt ngã?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋiət̚˧˨ʔ ŋaː˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ŋiək̚˨˩˨ ŋaː˨˩˦]. Tones: nghiệt — heavy tone (nặng), ngã — creaky rising tone (ngã).