giọt
[zɔt̚˧˨ʔ]
The Vietnamese word for 'blob' (a shapeless or amorphous mass) is giọt.
giọt is used to refer to a shapeless or amorphous mass.
Meaning: shapeless or amorphous mass (noun)
Did you know?
- While giọt means 'blob' or 'drop', it is used in the phrase giọt máu to refer to a biological child or a close blood relative.
- The history of giọt traces back to a Proto-Austroasiatic root meaning 'to fall' or 'to drip'.
- The term giọt is used in the phrase giọt nước tràn ly, which translates to 'the drop of water that overflows the glass'.
Examples in context
- Trong phòng mờ mịt không ánh sáng, tôi nhìn thấy một dạng không định hình.In the dark room, I saw a shapeless form.
- Sau trận mưa, khắp nơi trở thành những đống nhão đen đặc.After the rain, everything turned into black, dense blobs.
Example conversation
Minh and Hương are painting a room together.
- MinhHương, nhìn kìa, có giọt sơn trên áo em.Hương, look, there is a blob of paint on your shirt.
- HươngÔi không, làm sao để tẩy nó đi?Oh no, how do I get it out?
- MinhHãy dùng khăn ướt lau nhanh đi.Use a wet cloth to wipe it quickly.
- HươngCảm ơn Minh, nó đã sạch rồi.Thanks Minh, it is clean now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry giọt, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries giọt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
