láng

Etymology
Of debated origin:
 * 1) Native word, an onomatopoeia.
 * 2) From  +.

Noun

 * 1) flame, flare the visible part of fire

Etymology
From, from.

Verb

 * 1)  to wait

Conjunction

 * 1) if

Etymology 1
Probably related to.

Adjective

 * 1) smooth; glossy

Etymology 2
This word is rarely, if ever, used as a common noun in isolation in modern Vietnamese anymore. However, it is a common element in place names (,, , , etc.), especially in Southern Vietnam.

Noun

 * 1)  a neighborhood