dăm ba
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Hanoi [zam˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧]Huế [jam˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧]Saigon [jam˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dăm ba means a few; often at least three.
Meanings of dăm ba in English
Noun
- colloquial a few, often at least three
- Vội gì ? Cứ chờ dăm/năm ba hôm nữa.Why the rush? Just wait a couple more days.
Etymology
dăm (“five(-ish)”) + ba (“three”).
Frequently asked questions
What does dăm ba mean in English?
dăm ba (noun) means "a few; often at least three".
How do you pronounce dăm ba?
IPA: Hanoi [zam˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧]; Saigon [jam˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧]. Tones: dăm — level tone (ngang), ba — level tone (ngang).