sai vặt
verbnoun
Hanoi [saːj˧˧ vat̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʂaːj˧˧ vak̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʂaːj˧˧ vak̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sai vặt means to order around.
Meanings of sai vặt in English
Verb
- to order to do odd jobs, to order around
- bị sai vặtto be ordered around
Noun
- odd job; incidental, unspecialized tasks
Etymology
sai (“to give an order”) + vặt (“insignificant”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sai vặt mean in English?
sai vặt (verb) means "to order around".
How do you pronounce sai vặt?
IPA: Hanoi [saːj˧˧ vat̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʂaːj˧˧ vak̚˨˩˨]. Tones: sai — level tone (ngang), vặt — heavy tone (nặng).