ma bùn
nounadjective
Hanoi [maː˧˧ ʔɓun˨˩]Huế [maː˧˧ ʔɓun˦˩]Saigon [maː˧˧ ʔɓʊwŋ͡m˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ma bùn means good-for-nothing.
Meanings of ma bùn in English
Noun
- good-for-nothing
Adjective
- soft-headed; half-witted
Etymology
From French maboul.
Frequently asked questions
What does ma bùn mean in English?
ma bùn (noun) means "good-for-nothing".
How do you pronounce ma bùn?
IPA: Hanoi [maː˧˧ ʔɓun˨˩]; Saigon [maː˧˧ ʔɓʊwŋ͡m˨˩]. Tones: ma — level tone (ngang), bùn — falling tone (huyền).