tám kiếp
noun
Hanoi [taːm˧˦ kiəp̚˧˦]Huế [taːm˦˧˥ kiəp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [taːm˦˥ kip̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tám kiếp means unspecified long amount of time.
Meanings of tám kiếp in English
Noun
- colloquial unspecified long amount of time
- Mày kiếm ông Sáu hả? Ổng chết từ tám kiếp rồi con ơi.You're looking for Sáu? He's been dead since the days of yore, my boy.
Etymology
tám (“eight, many”) + kiếp (“lifetime”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tám kiếp mean in English?
tám kiếp (noun) means "unspecified long amount of time".
How do you pronounce tám kiếp?
IPA: Hanoi [taːm˧˦ kiəp̚˧˦]; Saigon [taːm˦˥ kip̚˦˥]. Tones: tám — rising tone (sắc), kiếp — rising tone (sắc).