đảm nhiệm
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đảm nhiệm means to take on; to assume; to undertake.
Meanings of đảm nhiệm in English
Verb
- to take on (responsibility); to assume; to undertake
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 擔任.
Frequently asked questions
What does đảm nhiệm mean in English?
đảm nhiệm (verb) means "to take on; to assume; to undertake".
How do you pronounce đảm nhiệm?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗaːm˧˩ ɲiəm˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɗaːm˨˩˦ ɲim˨˩˨]. Tones: đảm — dipping tone (hỏi), nhiệm — heavy tone (nặng).
Is đảm nhiệm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đảm nhiệm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 擔任.