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cà tum

adjective
Hanoi [kaː˨˩ tum˧˧]Huế [kaː˦˩ tum˧˧]Saigon [kaː˨˩ tʊm˧˧] browser voice
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cà tum means noisy; loud.

Meanings of cà tum in English

Adjective

  1. noisy, loud

Etymology

From cà- (repetitive prefix) + tum (of uncertain origin).

Frequently asked questions

What does cà tum mean in English?

cà tum (adjective) means "noisy; loud".

How do you pronounce cà tum?

IPA: Hanoi [kaː˨˩ tum˧˧]; Saigon [kaː˨˩ tʊm˧˧]. Tones: cà — falling tone (huyền), tum — level tone (ngang).

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