bừa bãi
adjective
Hanoi [ʔɓɨə˨˩ ʔɓaːj˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʔɓɨə˦˩ ʔɓaːj˧˨]Saigon [ʔɓɨə˨˩ ʔɓaːj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bừa bãi means disorganized; messy; untidy.
Meanings of bừa bãi in English
Adjective
- disorganized; messy; untidy
Etymology
bừa (“disorganized”) + bãi. The second element is probably the same as bãi as seen in bợm bãi.
Frequently asked questions
What does bừa bãi mean in English?
bừa bãi (adjective) means "disorganized; messy; untidy".
How do you pronounce bừa bãi?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɨə˨˩ ʔɓaːj˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʔɓɨə˨˩ ʔɓaːj˨˩˦]. Tones: bừa — falling tone (huyền), bãi — creaky rising tone (ngã).