ma cà rồng
[maː˧˧ kaː˨˩ zəwŋ͡m˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) blood-sucking evil spirit in ethnic minority's folklores
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) vampire
Examples
Abraham Lincoln, thợ săn ma cà rồngAbraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ma cà rồng” mean?
(noun) blood-sucking evil spirit in ethnic minority's folklores
Is “ma cà rồng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.