វត្ត

Khmer

Etymology

From Sanskrit वाट (vāṭa, “enclosure”). Compare Lao ວັດ (wat), Thai วัด (wát).

Pronunciation
    Orthographic វត្ត
    vt̥t
    Phonemic វាត់
    vāt´
    WT romanisation vŏət
    (standard) IPA(key) /ʋŏət/

    Noun

    វត្ត • (vŏət)

    1. wat (type of Buddhist temple), Buddhist monastery, pagoda, temple complex
    2. respect, esteem
    3. tradition, discipline
    4. application, fulfillment, implementation
    5. profession, job, assignment, task
    6. habit
    7. actions, behavior, conduct

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