lỡ thời
adjective
Hanoi [ləː˦ˀ˥ tʰəːj˨˩]Huế [ləː˧˨ tʰəːj˦˩]Saigon [ləː˨˩˦ tʰəːj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lỡ thời means on the shelf.
Meanings of lỡ thời in English
Adjective
- on the shelf, past usual age for marriage but still unmarried ≈ ế
Etymology
Literally, “to miss [one's] time”.
Frequently asked questions
What does lỡ thời mean in English?
lỡ thời (adjective) means "on the shelf".
How do you pronounce lỡ thời?
IPA: Hanoi [ləː˦ˀ˥ tʰəːj˨˩]; Saigon [ləː˨˩˦ tʰəːj˨˩]. Tones: lỡ — creaky rising tone (ngã), thời — falling tone (huyền).