ơn ớn
verb
Hanoi [ʔəːn˧˧ ʔəːn˧˦]Huế [ʔəːŋ˧˧ ʔəːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔəːŋ˧˧ ʔəːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ơn ớn means to be sickening for; to be fed up with; to be sick of.
Also spelled ớn — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of ơn ớn in English
Verb
- to be sickening for (cold, flu, etc.)
- to be fed up with; to be sick of
- Southern Vietnam to be scared of; to fear
Frequently asked questions
What does ơn ớn mean in English?
ơn ớn (verb) means "to be sickening for; to be fed up with; to be sick of".
How do you pronounce ơn ớn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔəːn˧˧ ʔəːn˧˦]; Saigon [ʔəːŋ˧˧ ʔəːŋ˦˥]. Tones: ơn — level tone (ngang), ớn — rising tone (sắc).