Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

cổ ngữ

[ko˧˩ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(noun) ancient language

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

cuốn sách viết bằng cổ ngữ Latinha book written in the Latin language of old

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Meaning · English

(noun) old saying

What does “cổ ngữ” mean?

(noun) ancient language

Is “cổ ngữ” formal or informal?

cổ ngữ is generally formal.

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