nôm na
adverb
Hanoi [nom˧˧ naː˧˧]Huế [nom˧˧ naː˧˧]Saigon [nom˧˧ naː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nôm na means in crude terms; in layman's terms; essentially.
Meanings of nôm na in English
Adverb
- in crude terms; in layman's terms; essentially; basically ≈ đại kháiđại để
- Nói nôm na thì ta cần bảy thợ, mỗi thợ lo một việc.Basically we need seven artisans, each of whom takes care of a single task.
- Hiểu nôm na thì có hai trường hợp có thể xảy ra.Essentially there are two possible scenarios.
- crude, ordinary, vernacular; vulgar
- “Văn tự quốc ngữ!” ông nói vậy cũng như nói “nôm na cha bá láp”,"The national script!” When you say that, it’s as if you’re saying “it’s just nonsensical vernacular”
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, nôm na could be written as 喃那, 喃哪. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
-a reduplication (A tone) of nôm.
Frequently asked questions
What does nôm na mean in English?
nôm na (adverb) means "in crude terms; in layman's terms; essentially".
How do you pronounce nôm na?
IPA: Hanoi [nom˧˧ naː˧˧]; Saigon [nom˧˧ naː˧˧]. Tones: nôm — level tone (ngang), na — level tone (ngang).