bàn là
[ʔɓaːn˨˩ laː˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A clothes iron — the Northern word; Southerners say bàn ủi.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đồ ủi quần áo — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói bàn ủi.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Bàn là nhà mình nóng rất nhanh.Our iron heats up very quickly.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “bàn là” mean?
A clothes iron — the Northern word; Southerners say bàn ủi.
Is “bàn là” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“bàn ủi” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.