mang tiếng
verb
Hanoi [maːŋ˧˧ tiəŋ˧˦]Huế [maːŋ˧˧ tiəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [maːŋ˧˧ tiəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mang tiếng means to have a bad reputation.
Meanings of mang tiếng in English
Verb
- colloquial to have a bad reputation; to be known for something negative
- Tôi không biết sao mà cái khu London nó rất là mang tiếng.I don't know why, but London has such a bad reputation.
Etymology
mang (“to bring”) + tiếng (“notoriety”).
Frequently asked questions
What does mang tiếng mean in English?
mang tiếng (verb) means "to have a bad reputation".
How do you pronounce mang tiếng?
IPA: Hanoi [maːŋ˧˧ tiəŋ˧˦]; Saigon [maːŋ˧˧ tiəŋ˦˥]. Tones: mang — level tone (ngang), tiếng — rising tone (sắc).