nơm nớp
adjective
Hanoi [nəːm˧˧ nəːp̚˧˦]Huế [nəːm˧˧ nəːp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [nəːm˧˧ nəːp̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nơm nớp means fearful; anxious; nervous.
Meanings of nơm nớp in English
Adjective
- fearful; anxious; nervous; apprehensive
Etymology
Reduplication of nớp, not used as a free morpheme.
Frequently asked questions
What does nơm nớp mean in English?
nơm nớp (adjective) means "fearful; anxious; nervous".
How do you pronounce nơm nớp?
IPA: Hanoi [nəːm˧˧ nəːp̚˧˦]; Saigon [nəːm˧˧ nəːp̚˦˥]. Tones: nơm — level tone (ngang), nớp — rising tone (sắc).