bồng
[ʔɓəwŋ͡m˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to carry in one's arms
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a sail
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) a boat
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) covering roof for cars or boats
Common questions
What does “bồng” mean?
(verb) to carry in one's arms
Is “bồng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.