lớn

big · loud · heavy

A1 · estimate

Typed without accents: lon

Meanings

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

  1. big

    adjective

    big, large

    Saigon's everyday word, also for age: lớn tuổi "older". Hà Nội often says to.

    Also: to.

    A1

  2. loud

    adjective

    loud, loudly

    For voices and sound: nói lớn lên, speak up. Hà Nội often says to.

    A2

  3. heavy

    adjective

    heavy, strong

    Of rain and wind: mưa lớn, heavy rain; gió lớn, strong wind. Hà Nội often says to: mưa to.

    A1

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