aptomat
noun
Hanoi [ʔaːp̚˧˦ to˧˧ maːt̚˧˦]Huế [ʔaːp̚˦˧˥ tow˧˧ maːk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔaːp̚˦˥ tow˧˧ maːk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
aptomat means circuit breaker.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái aptomat (one circuit breaker)
Meanings of aptomat in English
Noun
- circuit breaker ≈ cầu dao
Etymology
Borrowed from Russian автома́т (avtomát).
Frequently asked questions
What does aptomat mean in English?
aptomat (noun) means "circuit breaker".
How do you pronounce aptomat?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːp̚˧˦ to˧˧ maːt̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔaːp̚˦˥ tow˧˧ maːk̚˦˥]. Tones: aptomat — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with aptomat?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái aptomat" (one circuit breaker).