làm biếng
[laːm˨˩ ʔɓiəŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Lazy — the Southern word; Northerners say lười.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Ngại làm việc — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói lười.
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Muốn thành công mà cứ làm biếng thì ai cũng làm được.To want to succeed while being lazy is a piece of cake.
Bữa nay làm biếng nấu cơm, ăn mì cho rồi.Too lazy to cook today — instant noodles it is.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “làm biếng” mean?
Lazy — the Southern word; Northerners say lười.
Is “làm biếng” 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?
“lười” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.