ma đói
[maː˧˧ ʔɗɔj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) preta, hungry ghost (type of supernatural being, condemned to desire more than it can consume)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Sống mà không thể thương yêu hay không được thương yêu thì có khác gì những loài ma đói.To live without being able to love or being loved is no different from being some kind of hungry ghost.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “ma đói” mean?
(noun) preta, hungry ghost (type of supernatural being, condemned to desire more than it can consume)
Is “ma đói” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.