sanh nhật
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sanh nhật means birthday; birthday party.
Also spelled sinh nhật — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of sanh nhật in English
Noun
- birthday
- birthday party
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 生日.
Frequently asked questions
What does sanh nhật mean in English?
sanh nhật (noun) means "birthday; birthday party".
How do you pronounce sanh nhật?
IPA: Hanoi [sajŋ̟˧˧ ɲət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʂan˧˧ ɲək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: sanh — level tone (ngang), nhật — heavy tone (nặng).
Is sanh nhật a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sanh nhật is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 生日.