kì đà
[ki˨˩ ʔɗaː˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) monitor lizard
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Không phải cá sấu, mà cũng không phải là kỳ đà. Kỳ đà thì mõm nhọn chứ!It isn't a crocodile, but it isn't a monitor either. Monitors have a sharp snout!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “kì đà” mean?
(noun) monitor lizard
Is “kì đà” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.