cúm núm
noun
Hanoi [kum˧˦ num˧˦]Huế [kum˦˧˥ num˦˧˥]Saigon [kʊm˦˥ nʊm˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cúm núm means crabs of the genus Calappa.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cúm núm (one crabs of the genus Calappa)
Meanings of cúm núm in English
Noun
- crabs of the genus Calappa ≈ cúm
Etymology
Probably a corruption of khúm núm? Semantically compare English shamefaced crab.
Frequently asked questions
What does cúm núm mean in English?
cúm núm (noun) means "crabs of the genus Calappa".
How do you pronounce cúm núm?
IPA: Hanoi [kum˧˦ num˧˦]; Saigon [kʊm˦˥ nʊm˦˥]. Tones: cúm — rising tone (sắc), núm — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with cúm núm?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cúm núm" (one crabs of the genus Calappa).