kỳ đà

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) Alternative spelling of kì đà.

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

Examples

Con kỳ đà bò qua bãi đá.The monitor lizard crawled across the rocky ground.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: A kỳ đà is a monitor lizard, not a newt. [contributed-collins-enriched]

Common questions

What does “kỳ đà” mean?

(noun) Alternative spelling of kì đà.

Is “kỳ đà” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.