muỗng (Vietnamese)
Where does "muỗng" come from?
The Vietnamese word 'muỗng', meaning 'spoon', finds its roots in early Tai languages. It shares a common ancestor with the Lao word 'ບ່ວງ' (būang), illustrating a linguistic history shared among regional neighbors.
Full etymology tree
- muỗng (Vietnamese), 'spoon'
- inherited *bwaːŋ (Proto-Tai)
Cognates and doublets
- ບ່ວງ (Lao)
Updated July 2026
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