bậy bạ
adjectiveverb
Hanoi [ʔɓəj˧˨ʔ ʔɓaː˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓəj˨˩ʔ ʔɓaː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓəj˨˩˨ ʔɓaː˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bậy bạ means mischievous.
Meanings of bậy bạ in English
Adjective
- mischievous
- nói bậy nói bạto speak objectionably
Verb
- to speak impolitely of another
Etymology
bậy (“morally wrong; false”) + bạ (“to do randomly”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bậy bạ mean in English?
bậy bạ (adjective) means "mischievous".
How do you pronounce bậy bạ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓəj˧˨ʔ ʔɓaː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓəj˨˩˨ ʔɓaː˨˩˨]. Tones: bậy — heavy tone (nặng), bạ — heavy tone (nặng).