Nam Âu
proper nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [naːm˧˧ ʔəw˧˧]Huế [naːm˧˧ ʔəw˧˧]Saigon [naːm˧˧ ʔəw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Nam Âu means Southern Europe.
Chinese characters: 南歐 (南 “south” + 歐 “Europe”)
Meanings of Nam Âu in English
Proper noun
- Southern Europe (a sociopolitical region of Europe including such countries as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece)
Adjective
- Southern European
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 南歐, composed of 南 (“south”) and 歐 (“Europe”).
Frequently asked questions
What does Nam Âu mean in English?
Nam Âu (proper noun) means "Southern Europe".
How do you pronounce Nam Âu?
IPA: Hanoi [naːm˧˧ ʔəw˧˧]; Saigon [naːm˧˧ ʔəw˧˧]. Tones: nam — level tone (ngang), âu — level tone (ngang).
Is Nam Âu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Nam Âu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 南歐.