dữ tợn

adjective

Hanoi [zɨ˦ˀ˥ təːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [jɨ˧˨ təːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jɨ˨˩˦ təːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice

Syllables · tones

dữcreaky risingngã tợnheavynặng

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

dữ tợn means cruel; brutal; ferocious.

Meanings of dữ tợn in English

Adjective

cruel; brutal; ferocious; fierce

Etymology

Frequently asked questions

What does dữ tợn mean in English?

dữ tợn (adjective) means "cruel; brutal; ferocious".

How do you pronounce dữ tợn?

IPA: Hanoi [zɨ˦ˀ˥ təːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jɨ˨˩˦ təːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: dữ — creaky rising tone (ngã), tợn — 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.