ngò ôm
noun
Hanoi [ŋɔ˨˩ ʔom˧˧]Huế [ŋɔ˦˩ ʔom˧˧]Saigon [ŋɔ˨˩ ʔom˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngò ôm means Limnophila aromatica; used in Vietnamese cuisine.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây ngò ôm (one Limnophila aromatica)
Meanings of ngò ôm in English
Noun
- Limnophila aromatica, used in Vietnamese cuisine, particularly in the sour soup canh chua
Etymology
ngò + ôm (from Khmer ម្អម (mʼɑɑm)). Compare also mò om (“Limnophila aromatica”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngò ôm mean in English?
ngò ôm (noun) means "Limnophila aromatica; used in Vietnamese cuisine".
How do you pronounce ngò ôm?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋɔ˨˩ ʔom˧˧]; Saigon [ŋɔ˨˩ ʔom˧˧]. Tones: ngò — falling tone (huyền), ôm — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with ngò ôm?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây ngò ôm" (one Limnophila aromatica).