pi-gia-ma
Definition
- Noun:
- Pajamas: A set of loose-fitting clothes, typically consisting of a jacket or top and trousers, worn for sleeping or relaxing at home.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tôi mặc pi-gia-ma trước khi đi ngủ. (I wear pajamas before going to sleep.)
- Cô ấy mua một bộ pi-gia-ma mới. (She bought a new set of pajamas.)
- Trẻ con thường thích những bộ pi-gia-ma có hình hoạt hình. (Children often like pajamas with cartoon characters.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively to refer to sleepwear. It is a direct loanword and its usage is identical to the English "pajamas."
Variants and Related Words
- Đồ ngủ (n): sleepwear, nightwear. This is a more general Vietnamese term for clothing worn to bed.
- Cô ấy thích mặc đồ ngủ bằng vải cotton. (She likes to wear cotton sleepwear.)
Synonyms
- Sleepwear: Clothing designed for sleeping in.
- Nightclothes: Garments worn in bed.
Notes on Usage
- "Pi-gia-ma" is a phonetic transliteration of the English word "pajamas" into Vietnamese. It is a common and widely understood term.
- It is used as a singular noun in Vietnamese to refer to a set or pair of pajamas.