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lâu lắm

very long

adverb CEFR A2 Vietnamese
lâu lắm very long

Meaning

Common Collocations

lâu lắm rồi
for a very long time
không gặp lâu lắm
haven't seen for a very long time

Examples

Tôi không gặp anh ấy lâu lắm rồi.
I haven't seen him for a very long time.
Chờ lâu lắm mới đến lượt.
Waited for a very long time before it was my turn.

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FAQ

How do you say "very long" in Vietnamese?
"very long" is lâu lắm in Vietnamese.
What does lâu lắm mean in English?
lâu lắm means "very long" (adverb). for a very long time.
How is lâu lắm pronounced?
You can listen to lâu lắm on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is lâu lắm used in a sentence?
For example: Tôi không gặp anh ấy lâu lắm rồi. (I haven't seen him for a very long time.); Chờ lâu lắm mới đến lượt. (Waited for a very long time before it was my turn.).

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