tắc kè
noun
Hanoi [tak̚˧˦ kɛ˨˩]Huế [tak̚˦˧˥ kɛ˦˩]Saigon [tak̚˦˥ kɛ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tắc kè means a gecko.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con tắc kè (one gecko)
Meanings of tắc kè in English
Noun
- a gecko ≈ cắc kè
Etymology
Onomatopoeic. Compare Indonesian tokek, Thai ตุ๊กแก (dtúk-gɛɛ) and Burmese တောက်တဲ့ (tauktai.).
Frequently asked questions
What does tắc kè mean in English?
tắc kè (noun) means "a gecko".
How do you pronounce tắc kè?
IPA: Hanoi [tak̚˧˦ kɛ˨˩]; Saigon [tak̚˦˥ kɛ˨˩]. Tones: tắc — rising tone (sắc), kè — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with tắc kè?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con tắc kè" (one a gecko).