ngám

verb

Hanoi [ŋaːm˧˦]Huế [ŋaːm˦˧˥]Saigon [ŋaːm˦˥] browser voice

Syllables · tones

ngámrisingsắc

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

ngám means to fit; to be just right.

Meanings of ngám in English

Verb

to fit, to be just right

Frequently asked questions

What does ngám mean in English?

ngám (verb) means "to fit; to be just right".

How do you pronounce ngám?

IPA: Hanoi [ŋaːm˧˦]; Saigon [ŋaːm˦˥]. Tones: ngám — 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.