nép
verb
Hanoi [nɛp̚˧˦]Huế [nɛp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [nɛp̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nép means to press oneself.
Meanings of nép in English
Verb
- to press oneself (against)
Words with nép
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, nép could be written as 𢟕, 𬧮. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare Khmer នែប (nɛɛp).
Frequently asked questions
What does nép mean in English?
nép (verb) means "to press oneself".
How do you pronounce nép?
IPA: Hanoi [nɛp̚˧˦]; Saigon [nɛp̚˦˥]. Tones: nép — rising tone (sắc).