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lâu lắm

very long

adverb CEFR A2 Vietnamese

Tones 2 syllables — lâu: ngang (level) · lắm: sắc (high rising) ?

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" in Vietnamese is lâu lắm.
What does lâu lắm mean in English?
lâu lắm means "very long" (adverb). for a very long time.
How is lâu lắm pronounced?
lâu lắm has 2 syllables: lâu: ngang (level) · lắm: sắc (high rising). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is lâu lắm in Vietnamese?
lâu lắm is among the 2,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level A2.
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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