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kỳ lạ

strange

adjective CEFR B1 Vietnamese

Tones 2 syllables — kỳ: huyền (low falling) · lạ: nặng (low, short, glottalized) ?

kỳ lạ strange

Meaning

Common Collocations

rất kỳ lạ
very strange
cảm giác kỳ lạ
strange feeling

Examples

Chuyện này thật kỳ lạ.
This thing is really strange.
Tôi thấy anh ấy hơi kỳ lạ.
I think he's a bit weird.

Synonyms

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

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FAQ

How do you say "strange" in Vietnamese?
"strange" in Vietnamese is kỳ lạ.
What does kỳ lạ mean in English?
kỳ lạ means "strange" (adjective). strange.
How is kỳ lạ pronounced?
kỳ lạ has 2 syllables: kỳ: huyền (low falling) · lạ: nặng (low, short, glottalized). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is kỳ lạ in Vietnamese?
kỳ lạ is among the 2,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level B1.
How is kỳ lạ used in a sentence?
For example: Chuyện này thật kỳ lạ. (This thing is really strange.); Tôi thấy anh ấy hơi kỳ lạ. (I think he's a bit weird.).

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