tại gia
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taːj˧˨ʔ zaː˧˧]Huế [taːj˨˩ʔ jaː˧˧]Saigon [taːj˨˩˨ jaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tại gia means to not be ordained; to be lay.
Chinese characters: 在家 (在 “to stay” + 家 “house”)
Meanings of tại gia in English
Verb
- to not be ordained; to be lay
Synonyms and antonyms of tại gia
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 在家, composed of 在 (“to stay”) and 家 (“house”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tại gia mean in English?
tại gia (verb) means "to not be ordained; to be lay".
How do you pronounce tại gia?
IPA: Hanoi [taːj˧˨ʔ zaː˧˧]; Saigon [taːj˨˩˨ jaː˧˧]. Tones: tại — heavy tone (nặng), gia — level tone (ngang).
Is tại gia a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tại gia is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 在家.