This is the 739th most frequent Vietnamese word.
ma
The Vietnamese word "ma" can mean "ghost" or "spirit" in English, depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'ma' is used to refer to a 'ghost' or spirit.
Ma của ngôi nhà cổ gây cảm giác sợ hãi.
The ghost of the old house causes a feeling of fear.
Here, 'ma' is used as part of the compound word 'ma túy', which means 'drugs'.
Hãy cẩn thận với ma túy, vì nó rất nguy hiểm.
Be careful with drugs, as they are very dangerous.
In this context, 'mà' functions as a conjunction to indicate contrast or emphasis.