bóng đè
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓawŋ͡m˧˦ ʔɗɛ˨˩]Huế [ʔɓawŋ͡m˦˧˥ ʔɗɛ˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓawŋ͡m˦˥ ʔɗɛ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bóng đè means sleep paralysis.
Meanings of bóng đè in English
Noun
- sleep paralysis
Etymology
From bóng + đè, literally “grounded by one's shadow”. It is commonly believed that sleep paralysis is caused by playfully playing with your own shadow, for example, doing shadow puppets.
Frequently asked questions
What does bóng đè mean in English?
bóng đè (noun) means "sleep paralysis".
How do you pronounce bóng đè?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓawŋ͡m˧˦ ʔɗɛ˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓawŋ͡m˦˥ ʔɗɛ˨˩]. Tones: bóng — rising tone (sắc), đè — falling tone (huyền).