tàu ngầm
noun
Hanoi [taw˨˩ ŋəm˨˩]Huế [taw˦˩ ŋəm˦˩]Saigon [ta(ː)w˨˩ ŋəm˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tàu ngầm means submarine.
Classifier: chiếc — e.g. một chiếc tàu ngầm (one submarine)
Meanings of tàu ngầm in English
Noun
- submarine
Etymology
tàu (“ship”) + ngầm (“underground”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tàu ngầm mean in English?
tàu ngầm (noun) means "submarine".
How do you pronounce tàu ngầm?
IPA: Hanoi [taw˨˩ ŋəm˨˩]; Saigon [ta(ː)w˨˩ ŋəm˨˩]. Tones: tàu — falling tone (huyền), ngầm — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with tàu ngầm?
Common classifiers: chiếc — for example "một chiếc tàu ngầm" (one submarine).