cơm muối
interjection
Hanoi [kəːm˧˧ muəj˧˦]Huế [kəːm˧˧ muj˨˩˦]Saigon [kəːm˧˧ muj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cơm muối means bless you; gesundheit.
Meanings of cơm muối in English
Interjection
- Central Vietnam, Northern Vietnam bless you; gesundheit
Etymology
From cơm (“cooked rice”) + muối (“salt”), perhaps from the ingredients used in exorcisms. Saying it in response to a child's sneeze is believed to expel the evil spirit that's possessing their weak phách at that moment.
Frequently asked questions
What does cơm muối mean in English?
cơm muối (interjection) means "bless you; gesundheit".
How do you pronounce cơm muối?
IPA: Hanoi [kəːm˧˧ muəj˧˦]; Saigon [kəːm˧˧ muj˦˥]. Tones: cơm — level tone (ngang), muối — rising tone (sắc).