lõm bõm
adjective
Hanoi [lɔm˦ˀ˥ ʔɓɔm˦ˀ˥]Huế [lɔm˧˨ ʔɓɔm˧˨]Saigon [lɔm˨˩˦ ʔɓɔm˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lõm bõm means splashing; plopping.
Meanings of lõm bõm in English
Adjective
- splashing, plopping
- incomplete, in bits and pieces, with parts lacking all over
Etymology
l- reduplication of bõm. Ultimately, possibly onomatopoeic. Compare bập bõm, the -âp reduplicative of the same root.
Frequently asked questions
What does lõm bõm mean in English?
lõm bõm (adjective) means "splashing; plopping".
How do you pronounce lõm bõm?
IPA: Hanoi [lɔm˦ˀ˥ ʔɓɔm˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [lɔm˨˩˦ ʔɓɔm˨˩˦]. Tones: lõm — creaky rising tone (ngã), bõm — creaky rising tone (ngã).