đằm
adjectiveverb
Hanoi [ʔɗam˨˩]Huế [ʔɗam˦˩]Saigon [ʔɗam˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đằm means smooth and steady; tranquil and deep.
Meanings of đằm in English
Adjective
- smooth and steady (without sudden changes in movement)
- tranquil and deep
- equable; sedate; calm and even-tempered
Adjective
- Central Vietnam correct; right; on the mark
Verb
- Northern Vietnam alternative form of đầm (“to wallow in the water or mud”)
Words with đằm
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, đằm could be written as 潭, 覃. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does đằm mean in English?
đằm (adjective) means "smooth and steady; tranquil and deep".
How do you pronounce đằm?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗam˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɗam˨˩]. Tones: đằm — falling tone (huyền).