ầu ơ
[ʔəw˨˩ ʔəː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(interjection) Placed at the beginning of a stanza in lullabies
Interjection
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ầu ơ ví dầu cầu ván đóng đinh....Sleep tight my child, if there's a wooden plank bridge held together merely by nails...
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ầu ơ” mean?
(interjection) Placed at the beginning of a stanza in lullabies
Is “ầu ơ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.