thây ma
noun
Hanoi [tʰəj˧˧ maː˧˧]Huế [tʰəj˧˧ maː˧˧]Saigon [tʰəj˧˧ maː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thây ma means zombie; undead.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con thây ma (one zombie)
Meanings of thây ma in English
Noun
- zombie
- undead
- obsolete corpse; dead body
Etymology
thây (“corpse”) + ma (“ghost”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thây ma mean in English?
thây ma (noun) means "zombie; undead".
How do you pronounce thây ma?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰəj˧˧ maː˧˧]; Saigon [tʰəj˧˧ maː˧˧]. Tones: thây — level tone (ngang), ma — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with thây ma?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con thây ma" (one zombie).