lẹt đẹt
adjective
Hanoi [lɛt̚˧˨ʔ ʔɗɛt̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [lɛt̚˨˩ʔ ʔɗɛt̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lɛk̚˨˩˨ ʔɗɛk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lẹt đẹt means popping; short of something desirable.
Meanings of lẹt đẹt in English
Adjective
- popping
- tiếng pháo nổ lẹt đẹtthe popping sound of crackers
- of a result short of something desirable
- Không chịu lo học, thảo nào điểm cứ lẹt đẹt raI wasn't taken aback by your bad score at school, since you have no academic interest.
Etymology
l- reduplication of đẹt.
Frequently asked questions
What does lẹt đẹt mean in English?
lẹt đẹt (adjective) means "popping; short of something desirable".
How do you pronounce lẹt đẹt?
IPA: Hanoi [lɛt̚˧˨ʔ ʔɗɛt̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lɛk̚˨˩˨ ʔɗɛk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: lẹt — heavy tone (nặng), đẹt — heavy tone (nặng).