nắm lấy

verb

Hanoi [nam˧˦ ləj˧˦]Huế [nam˦˧˥ ləj˨˩˦]Saigon [nam˦˥ ləj˦˥] browser voice

Syllables · tones

nắmrisingsắc lấyrisingsắc

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

nắm lấy means to grip; to grab; to grasp.

Meanings of nắm lấy in English

Verb

to grip; to grab; to grasp; to seize; to catch
figurative to grasp, to understand

Etymology

nắm (“to hold”) + lấy (“to take”)

Frequently asked questions

What does nắm lấy mean in English?

nắm lấy (verb) means "to grip; to grab; to grasp".

How do you pronounce nắm lấy?

IPA: Hanoi [nam˧˦ ləj˧˦]; Saigon [nam˦˥ ləj˦˥]. Tones: nắm — rising tone (sắc), lấy — rising tone (sắc).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.