buồm ưng
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓuəm˨˩ ʔɨŋ˧˧]Huế [ʔɓuəm˦˩ ʔɨŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓuəm˨˩ ʔɨŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
buồm ưng means mizzensail.
Meanings of buồm ưng in English
Noun
- mizzensail
Etymology
buồm (“sail”) + ưng (of uncertain origins)
Frequently asked questions
What does buồm ưng mean in English?
buồm ưng (noun) means "mizzensail".
How do you pronounce buồm ưng?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓuəm˨˩ ʔɨŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓuəm˨˩ ʔɨŋ˧˧]. Tones: buồm — falling tone (huyền), ưng — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with buồm ưng?
Common classifiers: cánh, lá — for example "một cánh buồm ưng" (one mizzensail).