lọt
Hanoi [lɔt̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [lɔk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lɔk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lọt means to fall through; to pass through.
Meanings of lọt in English
Verb
- to fall through; to pass through
- lọt qua vòng loạito pass the elimination round
- Southern Vietnam to fall, to tumble (from a high place)
- Ngồi ban công có ngày lọt bây giờ. Lọt từ đây xuống là có cứu cũng hông được đâu.Quit sitting on the balcony, you might just fall you know. At this height, there is no helping you once that happens.
Words with lọt
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, lọt could be written as 律, 津, 突, 𢯰. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare Proto-Katuic *lɔɔt (“to pass, go by”) (whence Pacoh luat).
Frequently asked questions
What does lọt mean in English?
lọt (verb) means "to fall through; to pass through".
How do you pronounce lọt?
IPA: Hanoi [lɔt̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lɔk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: lọt — heavy tone (nặng).