kém tắm
adjective
Hanoi [kɛm˧˦ tam˧˦]Huế [kɛm˦˧˥ tam˦˧˥]Saigon [kɛm˦˥ tam˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kém tắm means awkward; clumsy; good-for-nothing.
Meanings of kém tắm in English
Adjective
- Northern Vietnam, colloquial, informal awkward, clumsy, good-for-nothing
- Đúng là cái đồ kém tắm!Such a good-for-nothing goofball!
Etymology
kém + tắm.
Frequently asked questions
What does kém tắm mean in English?
kém tắm (adjective) means "awkward; clumsy; good-for-nothing".
How do you pronounce kém tắm?
IPA: Hanoi [kɛm˧˦ tam˧˦]; Saigon [kɛm˦˥ tam˦˥]. Tones: kém — rising tone (sắc), tắm — rising tone (sắc).