dép lào
noun
Hanoi [zɛp̚˧˦ laːw˨˩]Huế [jɛp̚˦˧˥ laːw˦˩]Saigon [jɛp̚˦˥ laːw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Classifier: chiếc — e.g. một chiếc dép lào
Meanings of dép lào in English
Noun
- a thong / flip-flop / jandal
Etymology
dép (“sandal”) + Lào (“Laos”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce dép lào?
IPA: Hanoi [zɛp̚˧˦ laːw˨˩]; Saigon [jɛp̚˦˥ laːw˨˩]. Tones: dép — rising tone (sắc), lào — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with dép lào?
Common classifiers: chiếc — for example "một chiếc dép lào" (one dép lào).