ùn tắc
verb
Hanoi [ʔun˨˩ tak̚˧˦]Huế [ʔun˦˩ tak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔʊwŋ͡m˨˩ tak̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ùn tắc means to be jammed; to be congested.
Meanings of ùn tắc in English
Verb
- Northern Vietnam, formal to be jammed (with traffic); to be congested
Etymology
ùn + tắc.
Frequently asked questions
What does ùn tắc mean in English?
ùn tắc (verb) means "to be jammed; to be congested".
How do you pronounce ùn tắc?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔun˨˩ tak̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔʊwŋ͡m˨˩ tak̚˦˥]. Tones: ùn — falling tone (huyền), tắc — rising tone (sắc).