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Same spelling:gái

gãi

scratch

verb CEFR A2 Vietnamese
gãi scratch

Meaning

Common Collocations

gãi đầu
scratch one's head
gãi lưng
scratch one's back

Examples

Tôi bị ngứa nên phải gãi.
I need to scratch because I'm itchy.
Anh ấy thường gãi đầu khi suy nghĩ.
He often scratches his head when thinking.

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FAQ

How do you say "scratch" in Vietnamese?
"scratch" is gãi in Vietnamese.
What does gãi mean in English?
gãi means "scratch" (verb). scratch.
How is gãi pronounced?
You can listen to gãi on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is gãi used in a sentence?
For example: Tôi bị ngứa nên phải gãi. (I need to scratch because I'm itchy.); Anh ấy thường gãi đầu khi suy nghĩ. (He often scratches his head when thinking.).

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