lạy hồn
interjection
Hanoi [laj˧˨ʔ hon˨˩]Huế [laj˨˩ʔ hoŋ˦˩]Saigon [la(ː)j˨˩˨ hoŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of lạy hồn in English
Interjection
- Northern Vietnam, colloquial Used to express frustration or perplexity: dear Lord
- Lạy hồn tôi!May God give me strength to deal with this bullshit.
Etymology
lạy (“to kowtow”) + hồn (“soul”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce lạy hồn?
IPA: Hanoi [laj˧˨ʔ hon˨˩]; Saigon [la(ː)j˨˩˨ hoŋ˨˩]. Tones: lạy — heavy tone (nặng), hồn — falling tone (huyền).