How Do You Spell DONG?

Pronunciation: [dˈɒŋ] (IPA)

The word "dong" is spelled with four letters, but the pronunciation can vary depending on dialect and region. In IPA phonetic transcription, "dong" is represented as /dɒŋ/, indicating a voiced dental fricative "d" sound and a vowel that is similar to "o" but slightly rounded and with the tongue lowered. The final "ng" sound is a velar nasal, pronounced with the back of the tongue raised to the soft palate. Overall, the spelling of "dong" accurately represents its phonetic pronunciation.

DONG Meaning and Definition

  1. Dong is a noun that can refer to a variety of objects or concepts depending on its context. Here are various definitions of "dong":

    1. A currency unit: Dong can be used to describe the official currency of Vietnam, known as the Vietnamese dong. It is subdivided into units called hào and xu.

    Example: "I exchanged my dollars for Vietnamese dong at the bank before my trip to Hanoi."

    2. A loud ringing sound: Dong can be used as an onomatopoeic term to represent the sound of a bell or similar object producing a resonating noise.

    Example: "As the clock struck twelve, the dong of the bell echoed through the town square."

    3. The act of hitting or striking something: Dong can be used as a verb to denote the action of hitting or striking an object, often with a dull or muffled sound.

    Example: "The carpenter carefully dongs the chisel against the wood to create intricate carvings."

    4. A slang term for the male reproductive organ: In informal language, "dong" can sometimes be used as a euphemism for the penis.

    Example: "He made an inappropriate joke about his dong, causing everyone to laugh uncomfortably."

    It is important to note that the appropriateness of the slang usage may vary greatly depending on the situation and audience, and it is best to exercise caution in its casual usage.

Common Misspellings for DONG

Etymology of DONG

The word "dong" has multiple meanings and origins, depending on the context.

1) As a noun referring to a loud ringing sound:

The verb "to dong" comes from Middle English "dangen" or "dyngen", which means "to beat" or "to strike". This comes from Old English "dyncan", ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic word "dungijanan", meaning "to strike".

2) As a noun referring to a form of currency:

The term likely originates from the Chinese language. Specifically, the "dong" is the currency of Vietnam. It was introduced in 1978 during the country's economic reforms and is named after the city of Hà Đông.

3) As a verb referring to a particular sexual act:

The slang usage of "dong" as a verb is more recent and has merged with the noun meaning "penis".

Idioms with the word DONG

  • ding-dong Ding-dong is an informal expression typically used to describe a noisy or lively commotion or argument, or to refer to a bell ringing sound.

Similar spelling words for DONG

Plural form of DONG is DONGS

Conjugate verb Dong

CONDITIONAL

I would dong
you would dong
he/she/it would dong
we would dong
they would dong

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be donging
you would be donging
he/she/it would be donging
we would be donging
they would be donging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dong
you would have dong
he/she/it would have dong
we would have dong
they would have dong

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been donging
you would have been donging
he/she/it would have been donging
we would have been donging
they would have been donging

FUTURE

I will dong
you will dong
he/she/it will dong
we will dong
they will dong

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be donging
you will be donging
he/she/it will be donging
we will be donging
they will be donging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have donged
you will have donged
he/she/it will have donged
we will have donged
they will have donged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been donging
you will have been donging
he/she/it will have been donging
we will have been donging
they will have been donging

IMPERATIVE

you dong
we let´s dong

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dong

PAST

I donged
you donged
he/she/it donged
we donged
they donged

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was donging
you were donging
he/she/it was donging
we were donging
they were donging

PAST PARTICIPLE

donged

PAST PERFECT

I had donged
you had donged
he/she/it had donged
we had donged
they had donged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been donging
you had been donging
he/she/it had been donging
we had been donging
they had been donging

PRESENT

I dong
you dong
he/she/it dongs
we dong
they dong

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am donging
you are donging
he/she/it is donging
we are donging
they are donging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

donging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have donged
you have donged
he/she/it has donged
we have donged
they have donged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been donging
you have been donging
he/she/it has been donging
we have been donging
they have been donging

Infographic

Add the infographic to your website: