lọ mọ

adverb

Hanoi [lɔ˧˨ʔ mɔ˧˨ʔ]Huế [lɔ˨˩ʔ mɔ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lɔ˨˩˨ mɔ˨˩˨] browser voice

Syllables · tones

lọheavynặng mọheavynặng

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

lọ mọ means be in search for something.

Meanings of lọ mọ in English

Adverb

be in search for something (usually in the dark)

Frequently asked questions

What does lọ mọ mean in English?

lọ mọ (adverb) means "be in search for something".

How do you pronounce lọ mọ?

IPA: Hanoi [lɔ˧˨ʔ mɔ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lɔ˨˩˨ mɔ˨˩˨]. Tones: lọ — heavy tone (nặng), mọ — heavy tone (nặng).

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.