tạm bợ
adjective
Hanoi [taːm˧˨ʔ ʔɓəː˧˨ʔ]Huế [taːm˨˩ʔ ʔɓəː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [taːm˨˩˨ ʔɓəː˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tạm bợ means temporary.
Meanings of tạm bợ in English
Adjective
- disapproving temporary
- một căn lều tạm bợa so-called tent
Etymology
Compound of tạm + bợ (“to borrow”, fossilized word).
Frequently asked questions
What does tạm bợ mean in English?
tạm bợ (adjective) means "temporary".
How do you pronounce tạm bợ?
IPA: Hanoi [taːm˧˨ʔ ʔɓəː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [taːm˨˩˨ ʔɓəː˨˩˨]. Tones: tạm — heavy tone (nặng), bợ — heavy tone (nặng).