buồn nôn
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Hanoi [ʔɓuən˨˩ non˧˧]Huế [ʔɓuəŋ˦˩ noŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓuəŋ˨˩ noŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
buồn nôn means nauseous; queasy.
Meanings of buồn nôn in English
Adjective
- Northern Vietnam nauseous; queasy
Example sentences with buồn nôn
- Tôi có hệ tiền đình nhạy cảm, chắc đó là lí do đi xe ô tô khiến tôi chóng mặt và buồn nôn. I have a sensitive vestibular system, so that might be part of why car rides make me dizzy and nauseous.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
buồn + nôn.
Frequently asked questions
What does buồn nôn mean in English?
buồn nôn (adjective) means "nauseous; queasy".
How do you pronounce buồn nôn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓuən˨˩ non˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓuəŋ˨˩ noŋ˧˧]. Tones: buồn — falling tone (huyền), nôn — level tone (ngang).