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cái bóng

shadow

noun CEFR A2 Vietnamese
cái bóng shadow

Meaning

Common Collocations

cái bóng trên tường
shadow on the wall
bóng người
human shadow

Examples

Có một cái bóng ngoài cửa.
There is a shadow outside the door.
Đèn chiếu tạo ra cái bóng dài.
The light casts a long shadow.

Synonyms

These Vietnamese words all mean "shadow", but differ in register and usage.

Body Vocabulary Basics

FAQ

How do you say "shadow" in Vietnamese?
"shadow" is cái bóng in Vietnamese.
What does cái bóng mean in English?
cái bóng means "shadow" (noun). shadow (a dark shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface).
How is cái bóng pronounced?
You can listen to cái bóng on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is cái bóng used in a sentence?
For example: Có một cái bóng ngoài cửa. (There is a shadow outside the door.); Đèn chiếu tạo ra cái bóng dài. (The light casts a long shadow.).

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