vét
verbnoun
Hanoi [vɛt̚˧˦]Huế [vɛt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [vɛk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vét means to dredge; to cleanse the bottom.
Meanings of vét in English
Verb
- colloquial to dredge, to cleanse the bottom
Noun
- suit jacket; blazer
- suit
- tuxedo
Noun
- a type of bug parasiting dogs
Words with vét
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, vét could be written as 𢪏, 𢵼. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare quét.
Frequently asked questions
What does vét mean in English?
vét (verb) means "to dredge; to cleanse the bottom".
How do you pronounce vét?
IPA: Hanoi [vɛt̚˧˦]; Saigon [vɛk̚˦˥]. Tones: vét — rising tone (sắc).