ất ơ
adjective
Hanoi [ʔət̚˧˦ ʔəː˧˧]Huế [ʔək̚˦˧˥ ʔəː˧˧]Saigon [ʔək̚˦˥ ʔəː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ất ơ means random; nobody.
Meanings of ất ơ in English
Adjective
- colloquial random, nobody
- Mới đi có chút mà thằng ất ơ nào chiếm chỗ rồi.I was just gone for a bit but some random dude already took my place.
- colloquial dim-witted or having a few screws loose ≈ dở hơi
Etymology
Compare Japanese 乙 (otsu, “stupid person”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ất ơ mean in English?
ất ơ (adjective) means "random; nobody".
How do you pronounce ất ơ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔət̚˧˦ ʔəː˧˧]; Saigon [ʔək̚˦˥ ʔəː˧˧]. Tones: ất — rising tone (sắc), ơ — level tone (ngang).