lấm láp

adjective

Hanoi [ləm˧˦ laːp̚˧˦]Huế [ləm˦˧˥ laːp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ləm˦˥ laːp̚˦˥] browser voice

Syllables · tones

lấmrisingsắc láprisingsắc

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

lấm láp means dirtied; soiled; sullied.

Meanings of lấm láp in English

Adjective

dirtied; soiled; sullied

Etymology

-ap reduplication of lấm.

Frequently asked questions

What does lấm láp mean in English?

lấm láp (adjective) means "dirtied; soiled; sullied".

How do you pronounce lấm láp?

IPA: Hanoi [ləm˧˦ laːp̚˧˦]; Saigon [ləm˦˥ laːp̚˦˥]. Tones: lấm — rising tone (sắc), láp — rising tone (sắc).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.