sao xẹt
noun
Hanoi [saːw˧˧ sɛt̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʂaːw˧˧ sɛt̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʂaːw˧˧ sɛk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sao xẹt means meteor.
Classifier: ngôi — e.g. một ngôi sao xẹt (one meteor)
Meanings of sao xẹt in English
Noun
- humorous meteor ≈ sao băng
- chạy như sao xẹtto run very fast
- humorous someone with 15 minutes of fame
Etymology
sao + xẹt.
Frequently asked questions
What does sao xẹt mean in English?
sao xẹt (noun) means "meteor".
How do you pronounce sao xẹt?
IPA: Hanoi [saːw˧˧ sɛt̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʂaːw˧˧ sɛk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: sao — level tone (ngang), xẹt — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with sao xẹt?
Common classifiers: ngôi — for example "một ngôi sao xẹt" (one meteor).