sát gái
adjective
Hanoi [saːt̚˧˦ ɣaːj˧˦]Huế [ʂaːk̚˦˧˥ ɣaːj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʂaːk̚˦˥ ɣaːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sát gái means ladykilling.
Meanings of sát gái in English
Adjective
- slang ladykilling
Etymology
sát (“to kill”) + gái (“girls”), perhaps a calque of English ladykiller. See also sát cá, a similar construction.
Frequently asked questions
What does sát gái mean in English?
sát gái (adjective) means "ladykilling".
How do you pronounce sát gái?
IPA: Hanoi [saːt̚˧˦ ɣaːj˧˦]; Saigon [ʂaːk̚˦˥ ɣaːj˦˥]. Tones: sát — rising tone (sắc), gái — rising tone (sắc).