bóng đèn
[ʔɓawŋ͡m˧˦ ʔɗɛn˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A lightbulb — standard nationwide; the Northern word is bóng điện.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bóng thắp sáng — từ chuẩn cả nước; ngoài Bắc còn nói bóng điện.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
• Standard nationwide; the Northern variant is bóng điện.
Examples
Bóng đèn phòng khách cháy rồi.The living-room light bulb has burned out.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “bóng đèn” mean?
A lightbulb — standard nationwide; the Northern word is bóng điện.
Is “bóng đèn” 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?
“bóng điện” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.