Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

ma

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) ghost (spirit appearing after death)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

linh hồn xuất hiện sau khi chết

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

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) a demon

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một con quỷ

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) anyone

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bất kỳ ai

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Có thấy ma nào đâu!(I) don't see anyone!

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What does “ma” mean?

(noun) ghost (spirit appearing after death)

Is “ma” formal or informal?

ma is generally informal.

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