bợn

nounadjective

Hanoi [ʔɓəːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓəːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓəːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice

Syllables · tones

bợnheavynặng

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bợn means filth; dirt; impurity.

Meanings of bợn in English

Noun

filth; dirt; impurity

Adjective

soiled; dirtied; tainted

Frequently asked questions

What does bợn mean in English?

bợn (noun) means "filth; dirt; impurity".

How do you pronounce bợn?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓəːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓəːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: bợn — heavy tone (nặng).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.