nêm nếm
verb
Hanoi [nem˧˧ nem˧˦]Huế [nem˧˧ nem˦˧˥]Saigon [nem˧˧ nem˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nêm nếm means to season well.
Meanings of nêm nếm in English
Verb
- to season well
- Ướp thịt nhớ nêm nếm cho kĩ, bỏ ít muối quá là lạt đó nghe.Remember to use lots of seasonings when you marinate your meat, if you put too little salt, it would be just bland.
Etymology
nêm (“to season”) + nếm (“to taste”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nêm nếm mean in English?
nêm nếm (verb) means "to season well".
How do you pronounce nêm nếm?
IPA: Hanoi [nem˧˧ nem˧˦]; Saigon [nem˧˧ nem˦˥]. Tones: nêm — level tone (ngang), nếm — rising tone (sắc).