lót dạ
adverb
Hanoi [lɔt̚˧˦ zaː˧˨ʔ]Huế [lɔk̚˦˧˥ jaː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lɔk̚˦˥ jaː˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of lót dạ in English
Adverb
- of eating breakfast decently enough that you stop feeling hungry
- ăn lót dạto have decent breakfast
Etymology
lót (“to put a layer of padding”) + dạ (“stomach”)
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce lót dạ?
IPA: Hanoi [lɔt̚˧˦ zaː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lɔk̚˦˥ jaː˨˩˨]. Tones: lót — rising tone (sắc), dạ — heavy tone (nặng).