thần đằng
noun
Hanoi [tʰən˨˩ ʔɗaŋ˨˩]Huế [tʰəŋ˦˩ ʔɗaŋ˦˩]Saigon [tʰəŋ˨˩ ʔɗaŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thần đằng means a stupid person.
Meanings of thần đằng in English
Noun
- humorous, sarcastic a stupid person
Etymology
From thằng đần (“dumbass”), generated through the nói lái process, jocularly inspired by thần đồng (“child prodigy”)
Frequently asked questions
What does thần đằng mean in English?
thần đằng (noun) means "a stupid person".
How do you pronounce thần đằng?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰən˨˩ ʔɗaŋ˨˩]; Saigon [tʰəŋ˨˩ ʔɗaŋ˨˩]. Tones: thần — falling tone (huyền), đằng — falling tone (huyền).