làm ra vẻ
verb
Hanoi [laːm˨˩ zaː˧˧ vɛ˧˩]Huế [laːm˦˩ ʐaː˧˧ vɛ˧˨]Saigon [laːm˨˩ ɹaː˧˧ vɛ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
làm ra vẻ means to pretend; to disguise; to do as if.
Meanings of làm ra vẻ in English
Verb
- transitive to pretend; to disguise; to do as if
Etymology
làm (“to do, to make”) + ra vẻ.
Frequently asked questions
What does làm ra vẻ mean in English?
làm ra vẻ (verb) means "to pretend; to disguise; to do as if".
How do you pronounce làm ra vẻ?
IPA: Hanoi [laːm˨˩ zaː˧˧ vɛ˧˩]; Saigon [laːm˨˩ ɹaː˧˧ vɛ˨˩˦]. Tones: làm — falling tone (huyền), ra — level tone (ngang), vẻ — dipping tone (hỏi).