lọp

noun

Hanoi [lɔp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [lɔp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lɔp̚˨˩˨] browser voice

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lọp means traditionally made from bamboo.

Classifier: cái, chiếc — e.g. một cái lọp (one traditionally made from bamboo)

Meanings of lọp in English

Noun

Mekong Delta kind of hoop-trap for catching fish, traditionally made from bamboo

Etymology

Borrowed from Khmer លប (lɔɔp).

Frequently asked questions

What does lọp mean in English?

lọp (noun) means "traditionally made from bamboo".

How do you pronounce lọp?

IPA: Hanoi [lɔp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lɔp̚˨˩˨]. Tones: lọp — heavy tone (nặng).

What classifier is used with lọp?

Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái lọp" (one traditionally made from bamboo).

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.