nác méng
noun
Hanoi [naːk̚˧˦ mɛŋ˧˦]Huế [naːk̚˦˧˥ mɛŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [naːk̚˦˥ mɛŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nác méng means saliva; drool.
Also spelled nước miếng — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of nác méng in English
Etymology
From nước (“water”) + miệng (“mouth”). The nặng tone in miệng has become the sắc tone due to assimilation with nước. Cognate with Muong Bi đác mẽnh (“saliva”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nác méng mean in English?
nác méng (noun) means "saliva; drool".
How do you pronounce nác méng?
IPA: Hanoi [naːk̚˧˦ mɛŋ˧˦]; Saigon [naːk̚˦˥ mɛŋ˦˥]. Tones: nác — rising tone (sắc), méng — rising tone (sắc).