lặn
[lan˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to dive
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bé đang học lặn dưới nước.The child is learning to dive underwater.
Bọn trẻ đang lặn dưới hồ.The children are diving in the lake.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Lặn is primarily a verb; the English noun “diving” depends on context. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to set
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to hide (from something unpleasant); to be unavailable for a while
Register: informal
Examples
Cái thằng này lặn đâu mất rồi? Hôm nay đến lượt nó trực nhật.Where has he been hiding? It's his turn to do the class chores.
Nó lặn mất tăm rồi. Nó trốn khỏi bọn đòi nợ.He's gone for good. He's hiding from debt collectors.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) recessive
Register: informal
Examples
gen lặnrecessive gene
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “lặn” mean?
(verb) to dive
Is “lặn” formal or informal?
lặn is generally informal.