ốm nhom
adjective
Hanoi [ʔom˧˦ ɲɔm˧˧]Huế [ʔom˦˧˥ ɲɔm˧˧]Saigon [ʔom˦˥ ɲɔm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ốm nhom means as thin as a lath; very thin or skinny.
Meanings of ốm nhom in English
Adjective
- Southern Vietnam as thin as a lath; very thin or skinny ≈ gầy nhom
Etymology
ốm + nhom.
Frequently asked questions
What does ốm nhom mean in English?
ốm nhom (adjective) means "as thin as a lath; very thin or skinny".
How do you pronounce ốm nhom?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔom˧˦ ɲɔm˧˧]; Saigon [ʔom˦˥ ɲɔm˧˧]. Tones: ốm — rising tone (sắc), nhom — level tone (ngang).