làm lễ
verb
Hanoi [laːm˨˩ le˦ˀ˥]Huế [laːm˦˩ lej˧˨]Saigon [laːm˨˩ lej˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
làm lễ means to hold a ceremony; to observe a ritual for.
Meanings of làm lễ in English
Verb
- transitive to hold a ceremony; to observe a ritual for (something).
- làm lễ khánh thành trường họcto hold an opening ceremony for a school
- intransitive to say Mass.
- Cha làm lễ Chúa nhật.Father said Sunday Mass.
Etymology
làm (“to do”) + lễ (“ceremony”)
Frequently asked questions
What does làm lễ mean in English?
làm lễ (verb) means "to hold a ceremony; to observe a ritual for".
How do you pronounce làm lễ?
IPA: Hanoi [laːm˨˩ le˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [laːm˨˩ lej˨˩˦]. Tones: làm — falling tone (huyền), lễ — creaky rising tone (ngã).