say sưa
verb
Hanoi [saj˧˧ sɨə˧˧]Huế [ʂaj˧˧ ʂɨə˧˧]Saigon [ʂa(ː)j˧˧ ʂɨə˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
say sưa means to get drunk; to be intoxicated.
Meanings of say sưa in English
Verb
- to get drunk; to be intoxicated (generally speaking)
- to be in raptures; to be captivated; to be enthralled
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, say sưa could be written as 醝𫑺. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From say.
Frequently asked questions
What does say sưa mean in English?
say sưa (verb) means "to get drunk; to be intoxicated".
How do you pronounce say sưa?
IPA: Hanoi [saj˧˧ sɨə˧˧]; Saigon [ʂa(ː)j˧˧ ʂɨə˧˧]. Tones: say — level tone (ngang), sưa — level tone (ngang).