YiWords
Meaning
- uncle (father's older brother)
Common Collocations
bác trai họ nội
paternal uncle (father's cousin)
bác trai lớn tuổi
elder uncle
Examples
Bác trai tôi sống ở Hà Nội.
My uncle lives in Hanoi.
Tôi chào bác trai khi đến nhà.
I greeted my uncle when I got home.
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FAQ
How do you say "uncle" in Vietnamese?
"uncle" in Vietnamese is bác trai.
What does bác trai mean in English?
bác trai means "uncle" (noun). uncle (father's older brother).
How is bác trai pronounced?
bác trai has 2 syllables: bác: sắc (high rising) · trai: ngang (level). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How is bác trai used in a sentence?
For example: Bác trai tôi sống ở Hà Nội. (My uncle lives in Hanoi.); Tôi chào bác trai khi đến nhà. (I greeted my uncle when I got home.).
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