How to Say “Comet” in Vietnamese

sao chổi
[saːw˧˧ t͡ɕoj˧˩]
The Vietnamese word for comet is sao chổi.
sao chổi refers to a celestial body that is generally characterized by a tail.
Meaning: a celestial body, generally with a tail (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The term is a compound of sao, meaning star and chổi, meaning broom, so it literally means broom star.

Did you know?

  • The word sao chổi is a calque of the Chinese term 彗星, which also translates to 'broom star'.
  • In Vietnamese, the word sao (star) is also used as a slang term for a 'celebrity' or 'actor', mirroring the English way of calling someone a 'star'.

Examples in context

  • Khi sao chổi đi qua, con người thường ngạc nhiên vì vẻ đẹp tự nhiên đầy kỳ diệu.
    When a comet passes, people are often amazed by the stunning natural beauty.
  • Tôi vừa thấy một ngôi sao chổi.
    I just saw a comet.
  • Ngôi sao chổi đó thật sáng.
    That comet is very bright.
  • Có một sao chổi đang đi ngang qua.
    There is a comet passing by.

Example conversation

Two friends are looking at the night sky.

  1. Tuấn

    Nhìn kìa, có một sao chổi!
    Look, there is a comet!
  2. Chi

    Ồ, nó đẹp quá Tuấn ơi.
    Oh, it is so beautiful, Tuan.
  3. Tuấn

    Chi có thấy cái đuôi của nó không?
    Chi, do you see its tail?
  4. Chi

    Có, nó rất dài và lấp lánh.
    Yes, it is very long and sparkling.

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