nhai lại
verb
Hanoi [ɲaːj˧˧ laːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [ɲaːj˧˧ laːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ɲaːj˧˧ laːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhai lại means to ruminate; to chew again.
Meanings of nhai lại in English
Verb
- to ruminate
- động vật/loài nhai lạia ruminant
- literal to chew again
- derogatory to bring up old topics again for unwanted discussion
- Chuyện cũ cứ nhai đi nhai lại hoài !Enough with all this stuff already!
Etymology
nhai (“to chew”) + lại (“again”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nhai lại mean in English?
nhai lại (verb) means "to ruminate; to chew again".
How do you pronounce nhai lại?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲaːj˧˧ laːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ɲaːj˧˧ laːj˨˩˨]. Tones: nhai — level tone (ngang), lại — heavy tone (nặng).