to bụng
Definition
- Adjective (vulgar/slang):
- Pregnant: A crude or informal term describing a woman who is carrying a developing baby within her uterus. It directly refers to a visibly enlarged abdomen.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cô ấy đang to bụng. (She is pregnant.)
- Người ta đồn cô ấy to bụng rồi. (People are gossiping that she is pregnant.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is considered direct, informal, and often lacks sensitivity. It is more commonly used in gossip, crude speech, or descriptive narratives rather than in polite or medical conversation.
Variants and Related Words
Có bầu (adj, informal): to be pregnant.
- Chị tôi mới có bầu. (My older sister is newly pregnant.)
Có thai (adj, neutral): to be pregnant.
- Bác sĩ xác nhận cô ấy có thai. (The doctor confirmed she is pregnant.)
Mang thai (v, neutral): to carry a pregnancy.
- Cô ấy đang mang thai tháng thứ năm. (She is in her fifth month of pregnancy.)
Synonyms
- Pregnant: The standard English equivalent.
- Expecting: A more euphemistic term.
- With child: A slightly old-fashioned or formal phrase.
Notes on Usage
- Register: The term "to bụng" is markedly informal and can be perceived as vulgar or impolite. It focuses on the physical state (swollen belly) and is often used in a judgmental or gossipy context.
- Context: It is crucial to understand that using this term can be offensive. The neutral terms "có thai" or "mang thai" are appropriate for most situations.